Integrating Instruction in Social Studies

by Forte, Imogene

• ISBN13: 9780865303201
• ISBN10: 0865303207
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-01-01
• Publisher: Incentive Pubns

Summary

How does the social studies educator make use of the outstanding research that is being conducted in middle grades education today? Integrating Instruction in Social Studies offers concise, readable overviews of each relevant learning modality, tool, and strategy, accompanied by collections of exciting activities in the major fields of social studies--all designed specifically for the middle grades classroom! Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(3)
Using Integrated Instructional Strategies to Accommodate Differing Learning Styles, Abilities, and Interests
Using Multiple Intelligences as an Instructional Tool
Overview
Multiple Intelligences: Overview	10	(2)
Activity Pages
History The Civil War	12	(1)
Political Science The Power of the Constitution	13	(1)
History The Birth of Civil Rights	14	(1)
Geography The World in Spatial Terms	15	(1)
Political Science Electing a President	16	(1)
Archaeology Early Empires: Maya, Aztec, and Inca	17	(1)
Anthropology Places and Regions	18	(1)
History Western Movement	19	(1)
Women's Studies Women Who Shaped World History	20	(1)
History Revolutionary Times	21	(11)
Using Learning Stations as an Instructional Tool
Overview
Learning Stations: Overview	22	(4)
Using the Read and Relate Concept as an Instructional Tool
Overview
Read and Relate: Overview	26	(1)
Activities
Read and Relate Activities	27	(3)
Using Integrated Instructional Strategies to Develop Problem-solving and Higher order Thinking Skills
Using Bloom's Taxonomy as an Instructional Tool
Overview
Bloom's Taxonomy: Overview	30	(2)
Activity Pages
Sociology/Anthropology Fashion Fads	32	(1)
History/Communication Helicopter Highlights	33	(1)
History Early Rome	34	(1)
Sociology/Anthropology Community Critique	35	(1)
Sociology/Anthropology Sitcom Signoff	36	(2)
Geography Globe Trotting	38	(2)
History The Great Depression	40	(1)
Sociology/Anthropology Ethically Speaking	41	(1)
Economics On the Paper Trail	42	(1)
Arts/Music Jazz through the Ages	43	(3)
Using Williams' Taxonomy as an Instructional Tool
Overview
Williams' Taxonomy: Overview	44	(2)
Activity Pages
Political Science Learning about the Law	46	(1)
Self-awareness Considering Careers	47	(1)
Communications The Communications Connection	48	(2)
Sociology Peeking at Prejudice	50	(1)
Sociology/Law Read the Fine Print	51	(1)
Arts/Music Musing on Music	52	(1)
Anthropology/Sociology Rites of Passage	53	(1)
Geography Country of Choice	54	(1)
History Changes	55	(1)
Anthropology/Sociology Technologically Speaking	56	(1)
History/Sociology To Another Place	57	(2)
Using Investigation Cards as an Instructional Tool
Overview
Investigation Cards: Overview	58	(1)
Investigation Cards
History People, Places, and Things of History	59	(4)
Sociology/Anthropology The Flag of the United States of America	63	(4)
Political Science/Civics The United States Constitution	67	(4)
Anthropology/Sociology The Generation Gap	71	(4)
History Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome	75	(4)
Sociology/Anthropology Holidays and Celebrations	79	(6)
Using Calendars as an Instructional Tool
Overview
Using Calendars: Overview	83	(2)
Calendars
Economics Taking an Interest in Saving	85	(1)
Geography/Sociology World Travelers	86	(1)
Geography Beautiful Hawaii	87	(1)
History Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman	88	(7)
Using Integrated Instructional Strategies to Promote Cooperative Learning and Group Interaction
Overview
Using Cooperative Learning as an Instructional Tool	90	(5)
Cooperative Learning Activities
Think/Pair/Share Social Studies Activities	95	(7)
Three-Step Interview Gun Control	102	(5)
Circle of Knowledge Social Studies Activities	107	(5)
Team Learning Foreign Languages	112	(3)
Round Table Social Studies Activity	115	(5)
Jigsaw Activity Japan	120	(38)
Using Integrated Instructional Strategies to Facilitate Authentic Assessment
Overview
Authentic Assessment: Overview	124	(2)
Springboards
Springboards for Journal Writing	126	(3)
Springboards for Student Products	129	(2)
Springboards for Performances	131	(2)
Sample Portfolio
Interdisciplinary Unit on Egypt	133	(11)
A Very Practical Appendix
Interdisciplinary Instruction
Ten High-interest Strategies/Activities to Integrate Science into Social Studies	144	(2)
Ten High-interest Strategies/Activities to Integrate Math into Social Studies	146	(2)
Ten High-interest Strategies/Activities to Integrate Language Arts into Social Studies	148	(2)
Student Reports
Topics for Student Reports	150	(2)
Planning Outlines
Social Studies Interdisciplinary Unit	152	(1)
Integrating Social Studies to Accommodate Multiple Intelligences	153	(1)
Integrating Social Studies to Accommodate Williams' Taxonomy	154	(1)
Teacher Checklist to Aid in the Promotion of Journal Writing in the Social Studies Classroom	155	(1)
Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography	156	(2)
Index	158