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Teaching Social Studies: A Literacy-Based Approach, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (October 17, 2006) © 2007

  • Emily Schell
  • Douglas Fisher San Diego State University
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  • Book links-Throughout the book, specific literature useful in the teaching of social studies is included.  As such, readers will learn to incorporate children’s literature and informational sources into their teaching of social studies.

  • Margin notes-Notes throughout each chapter provide readers with additional information, such as history connections, websites, teaching ideas, and such.

  • Lesson planning tools-The book contains a number of lesson planning tools to help readers design responsive instruction.

  • Document based questions-At the end of each chapter, readers will find a quote or other history connection and a thought-provoking question that they can discuss in class.

  • Essential questions and big ideas are featured in each chapter-These big ideas and essential questions guide students understanding of the content and provide readers with a clear road map for developing understanding.

    • 1.    What IS Social Studies?

    2.    Why Teach Social Studies?

    3.    What Do We Teach in Social Studies?

    4.    Teaching Social Studies for Understanding

    5.    Using Texts for Teaching and Learning Social Studies

    6.    Effective Uses of Literature to Teach Social Studies

    7.    Putting the Pieces Together: Curriculum Planning and Organization

    8.    Real-World Teaching and Learning

    9.    Student Achievement and Assessments

    10.  How Do We Share What We've Learned in Social Studies

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