Essentials Of Elementary Social Studies 5Th Edition by William B. Russell III, Taylor & Francis

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Taylor & Francis Essentials Of Elementary Social Studies 5Th Edition by William B. Russell III

Essentials of Elementary Social Studies is a teacher-friendly text that provides comprehensive treatment of classroom planning, instruction, and strategies. Praised for its dynamic approaches and a writing style that is conversational, personal, and professional, this text enables and encourages teachers to effectively teach elementary social studies using creative and active learning strategies._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_This fifth edition has been significantly refined with new and relevant topics and strategies needed for effectively teaching elementary social studies. New features include:_x000D__x000D__x000D_* In keeping with the book's emphasis on planning and teaching, an updated chapter on lesson plans. This chapter is designed to provide elementary teachers_x000D__x000D__x000D_with new classroom-tested lesson plans and includes two classroom-tested lessons for each grade level (K-6)._x000D__x000D__x000D_* An expanded chapter on planning. This provides additional discussion about long-range planning and includes examples of lesson plans with details to help students be better prepared._x000D__x000D__x000D_* An updated chapter on technology designed to better prepare elementary teachers to effectively incorporate technology into social studies instruction. Attention is given to digital history, media literacy, teaching with film and music, popular apps and numerous other types of impactful technology._x000D__x000D__x000D_* An expanded discussion of the Common Core Standards and C3 Framework and_x000D__x000D__x000D_how it affects teachers._x000D__x000D__x000D_* An updated chapter titled "Experiencing Social Studies." This chapter focuses on_x000D__x000D__x000D_topics such as teaching with drama, role play, field trips, and service learning._x000D__x000D__x000D_* A new eResource containing links to helpful websites and suggestions for further reading._x000D_ _x000D_ Contents_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ List of Figures _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ List of Tables _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Preface to the Fifth Edition _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 1 Contemporary Elementary Social Studies _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 2 Social Studies Curriculum _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 3 Character Education and the Development of Attitudes, Values, _x000D_ and Decision Making _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 4 Planning Social Studies Instruction _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 5 Assessment and Evaluation _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 6 Reading and Writing in Social Studies _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 7 Social Studies and Diverse Learners _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 8 Social Studies and the Acquisition of Skills _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 9 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 10 Experiencing Social Studies _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 11 Technology and Media in Social Studies _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 12 Lesson Plans for Elementary Social Studies _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ References _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ About the Authors _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Index_x000D_