Essentials of Middle and Secondary Social Studies

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching
Cover of the book Essentials of Middle and Secondary Social Studies by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner ISBN: 9780429866937
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 6, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
ISBN: 9780429866937
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 6, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Building on the success of the first edition, Essentials of Middle and Secondary Social Studies 2nd Edition focuses on the key issues central to the teaching of middle and high school social studies, including lesson planning and instructional strategies. Written in an engaging, conversational style, the text encourages teachers in their development as professionals and enables them to effectively use creative and active learning strategies in the everyday classroom.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

This second edition has been significantly refined with new and relevant topics and strategies needed for effectively teaching middle and secondary social studies. New features include:

  • An updated chapter on lesson plans, in keeping with the book’s emphasis on planning and teaching. This chapter is designed to provide middle and secondary teachers with new classroom-tested lesson plans and includes two classroom-tested lessons for each grade level (6-12).
  • An expanded chapter on planning. This chapter provides additional discussion about long-range planning and includes examples of lesson plans with details to help students be better prepared.
  • An updated chapter on technology designed to better prepare middle and secondary 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.
  • "FYI" callouts throughout each chapter. These callouts provide helpful information and further explanation.
  • An expanded discussion of the Common Core Standards and C3 Framework and how they impact teachers.
  • An updated chapter titled "Experiencing Social Studies." This chapter focuses on topics such as teaching with drama, role play, field trips, and service learning.
  • A "Helpful Resources" section that details various websites and online resources for further discovery.

 

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Building on the success of the first edition, Essentials of Middle and Secondary Social Studies 2nd Edition focuses on the key issues central to the teaching of middle and high school social studies, including lesson planning and instructional strategies. Written in an engaging, conversational style, the text encourages teachers in their development as professionals and enables them to effectively use creative and active learning strategies in the everyday classroom.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

This second edition has been significantly refined with new and relevant topics and strategies needed for effectively teaching middle and secondary social studies. New features include:

 

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Economics: The Key Concepts by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book Task-Centred Social Work by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book Intention, Supremacy and the Theories of Judicial Review by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book BKSTS Illustrated Dictionary of Moving Image Technology by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book Leadership in East European Communism, 1945-1970 by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book Anna Sokolow by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book The Political Economy of the Living Wage: A Study of Four Cities by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book Children, Nature, Cities by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book How to Design a Vocational Curriculum by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book Mad Science by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book An Introduction to the Modern Middle East by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book Ultimate Fighting and Embodiment by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book Punk Rock is My Religion by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book Operation Gatekeeper and Beyond by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
Cover of the book Seafaring and the Jews by William B. Russell III, Stewart Waters, Thomas N. Turner
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy