Activating the Primary Social Studies Classroom: A Standards-Based Sourcebook for K-4

By Leslie Marlow and Duane Inman

In this educational era of increasing emphasis on student performance, there is a definite shortage of high-interest resources through which teachers can effectively address the ten standards identified by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). Teachers need ideas for simple, low-cost activities, which they can do with their students to allow social studies learning to occur in an interesting, engaging manner. Now there is a resource designed with hands-on learning opportunities that are aligned with the NCSS standards.

Included in this sourcebook are:
-Assessment rubrics
-Student and professional technology resources
-Descriptions of various instructional models
-An appendix containing background information to facilitate the users' understanding of certain activities
-A glossary of specialty terms and concepts used

Each activity, which addresses multiple standards, can be used for enrichment or to accommodate students with various needs. The activities feature:
-Recommendations for interesting children's literature
-Links to web sites related to each activity
-Suggestions for adaptations or extensions to effectively meet the needs of specific students

Will be of interest to pre-service and in-service elementary teachers who want to enliven their classrooms with student involvement and interest in social studies topics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578862418
• ISBN13: 9781578862412
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: R & L Education
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"