Integrating Instruction in Social Studies

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.

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

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Rent More, Save More! Use code: BBRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

Integrating Instruction in Social Studies

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials

FREE SHIPPING

Rent More, Save More! Use code: BBRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

Integrating Instruction in Social Studies

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials

Digital License