Teaching Social Studies Today

by Shoob, Sara

• ISBN13: 9781425801717
• ISBN10: 1425801714
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-20
• Publisher: Shell Education

Summary

Featuring sound educational strategies based on solid research and proven methodology, this exceptional resource provides teachers with best practices in social studies instruction that can be immediately implemented in the classroom. Authored by two social studies experts with more than 60 years combined classroom experience, this resource is designed for anyone who is interested in current educational theory and best practice. Packed with various teaching methods and techniques, up-to-date research-based theory and practical applications, this book is great for new and experienced teachers.200 pp.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Vocabulary Review	p. 10
Creating the Social Studies Classroom	p. 13
Why Teach Social Studies?	p. 13
Characteristics of an Effective Social Studies Classroom	p. 14
An Instructional Framework	p. 15
Conclusion	p. 25
Additional Resources	p. 26
Chapter 1 Reflection	p. 27
Building Background Knowledge	p. 29
Picture Walks	p. 31
Advanced Organizers	p. 31
Using Picture Books	p. 32
Tea Party Strategy	p. 34
Word Webs	p. 34
List, Group, Label	p. 35
Rate Your Knowledge	p. 36
Predicting ABCs	p. 37
Wordsplash	p. 39
Conclusion	p. 40
Additional Resources	p. 40
Chapter 2 Reflection	p. 41
Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary	p. 43
Word Walls	p. 44
Words in Context (Word Meaning)	p. 45
Word Questioning	p. 48
Frayer Model	p. 49
Making Comparisons	p. 50
Concept Circles	p. 51
Figuring Out Words in Context	p. 52
Conclusion	p. 53
Additional Resources	p. 53
Chapter 3 Reflection	p. 54
Making Sense of Nonfiction	p. 55
Turning Headings into Questions	p. 56
Previewing Texts	p. 57
Paired Reading	p. 59
Reader's Theater	p. 60
Marking and Thinking	p. 61
Making Inferences	p. 62
It Says ... I Say ... and So	p. 64
Summarizing	p. 65
Conclusion	p. 69
Additional Resources	p. 69
Chapter 4 Reflection	p. 70
Strategies for Using Primary Sources	p. 71
Photographs	p. 73
Paintings	p. 74
Written Documents	p. 78
Signage	p. 81
Maps	p. 84
Cartoons	p. 88
From Document to Thesis	p. 90
Conclusion	p. 92
Additional Resources	p. 93
Chapter 5 Reflection	p. 94
Engaging Students in Research	p. 95
How to Generate Questions for Research	p. 97
Writing Assignment Model	p. 98
Turning Students into Historians	p. 100
Beyond the Report	p. 102
Conclusion	p. 108
Additional Resources	p. 109
Chapter 6 Reflection	p. 110
Hands-on Strategies and Simulations	p. 111
Objects Tell Stories	p. 112
Field Trips	p. 116
Internet Resources	p. 117
Classroom Museums	p. 117
Hands-on Geography	p. 119
Simulations to Learn Concepts	p. 120
Simulations to Learn About Events	p. 121
Simulations to Prepare for Life	p. 123
Conclusion	p. 127
Chapter 7 Reflection	p. 128
Integrating Social Studies with the Arts	p. 129
Connecting with Drama	p. 130
Connecting with Art	p. 133
Connecting with Music	p. 137
Connecting with Literature	p. 138
Conclusion	p. 141
Additional Resources	p. 141
Chapter 8 Reflection	p. 142
Using Technology in the Classroom	p. 143
What Does the Research Say?	p. 144
Film, Video, CD, and DVD	p. 145
Microsoft PowerPoint	p. 147
WebQuests	p. 148
Ready-Made Lessons on the Web	p. 148
How to Evaluate Websites	p. 150
Students Using Computer Technology	p. 153
Conclusion	p. 155
Additional Resources	p. 155
Chapter 9 Reflection	p. 156
Assessment	p. 157
Assessment Drives Instruction	p. 158
Models for Constructing Assessments	p. 160
Checklists and Rubrics	p. 164
Ongoing Strategies FOR Learning	p. 170
Conclusion	p. 174
Additional Resources	p. 175
Chapter 10 Reflection	p. 176
Putting It All Together	p. 177
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad	p. 177
Using Water to Teach Civics, Economics, Geography, and History	p. 183
Conclusion	p. 187
Additional Resources	p. 187
Chapter 11 Reflection	p. 188
Glossary	p. 189
References	p. 193
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