Teaching Social Studies in Grades K-8

List of contents

Preface.

1. Perspectives.

2. Geography: Gateway to Understanding the World in Which We Live.

3. Global and Multicultural Education.

4. Our American Heritage.

5. Voices from the Past.

6. Enriching Social Studies Instruction.

7. Basic Information: Classroom Applications.

Summary

This guide is filled with information, ideas, activities, and resources for busy elementary and middle school classroom teachers. In addition to helping teachers appreciate the value of teaching social studies, the book will help them integrate content, concepts, and knowledge. The activities are classroom-ready, then were field-tested, and they integrate other areas like art, music, and literature. Of great use to teachers are the reproducible materials contained in the book.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Ruff
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1995
• EAN: 9780205146062
• ISBN: 978-0-205-14606-2
• No. of pages: 253
• Weight: 720 g
• Series: Allyn & Bacon; Allyn & Bacon
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology