Essentials of Elementary Social Studies

This book provides comprehensive treatment of classroom planning, instruction, and strategies. It enables educators to teach elementary social studies using creative and active learning strategies. The 7th edition has been refined with new and relevant topics and strategies needed for effectively teaching elementary social studies.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Contemporary Elementary Social Studies 2. Social Studies Curriculum 3. Decision Making in Social Studies 4. Planning Social Studies Instruction 5. Assessment and Evaluation 6. Reading and Writing in Social Studies 7. Social Studies and Diverse Learners 8. Social Studies and the Acquisition of Skills 9. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 10. Experiencing Social Studies 11. Technology and Media in Social Studies 12. Lesson Plans for Elementary Social Studies

About the author

William B. Russell III is Professor of Social Science Education at the University of Central Florida, USA.
Stewart Waters is Professor of Social Science Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.

Product details

• Authors: William B. Russell Iii, William B. (University of Central Flo Russell III, Waters Stewart
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 09.09.2025
• EAN: 9781032964911
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3296491-1
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / General, teacher training, Secondary Schools, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Arts & Humanities, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Social Science