Full Description
If you are searching for ideas to teach social studies in fun and meaningful ways, 50 Ways to Teach Social Studies is a book that provides a plethora of ideas of practical lessons connected to real-world topics that will save the busy teacher time and effort. The activities in this book are housed under themes and include content connections (civics, history, geography, economics), guiding questions, and literacy connections. From community, primary sources, and music to food, visual media, and experiential learning, this book will inspire you to make connections in your own environment to expand the teaching of social studies.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Using Primary Sources to Teach Social Studies
Chapter 2: Using Music to Teach Social Studies
Chapter 3: Using Literature to Teach Social Studies
Chapter 4: Using Visual Media to Teach Social Studies
Chapter 5: Using the Environment to Teach Social Studies
Chapter 6: Using the Community to Teach Social Studies
Chapter 7: Using Food to Teach Social Studies
Chapter 8: Using Experiential Learning to Teach Social Studies
Conclusion
Appendix A: Salt Dough Recipe for Making Tiles
Appendix B: The Little Red Hen Operetta
Appendix C: Cinderella Story Comparison Chart
Appendix D: Main Street Template for Architecture
Appendix E: Main Street Template for Courthouse Square
Appendix F: Main Street Template for Building Use
Appendix G: Table for Using the FILM Strategy
Appendix H: Amish Friendship Bread Recipe
Appendix I: Johnny Cake Recipe
Bibliography
Summary of Activities
About the Author and Illustrator
