Social Studies for the Preschool/Primary Child, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2014

  • Carol Seefeldt University of Maryland
  • Sharon D. Castle George Mason University
  • Renee D. Falconer George Mason University

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Table of contents

1. These Are the Social Studies
2. Planning and Assessment
3. Resources for Learning
4. Thinking and Concept Formation
5. Self, Others, and the Community: Social Skills
6. Culture, Diversity, and Values
7. Children's Study of Time, Continuity, and Change: History
8. People, Places, and Environment: Geography
9. Production, Consumption, and Decision Making: Economics
10. Developing Citizenship: Civics and Government
11. Global Connections

Author bios

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