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Book SynopsisTeachers are responsible for delivering, selecting, and implementing learning activities for their classrooms. They must consider the best approaches to engage their students as well as to meet the school's standards in instruction. Here is a practical how-to book to supplement the social studies curriculum. It places at the teacher's disposal, hundreds of classroom-tested activities that build learner support and interest in Social Studies (grades 6-12) content while at the same time being quick and low-cost to implement. Many of the lessons and activities can be easily adapted to existing lessons and may serve as a bridge to younger generations of learners. Both experienced and brand new teachers can benefit from this book.
Trade ReviewIn this reference for pre- and in-service teachers, Fisher provides low-cost, classroom-tested activities for social studies classes in grades 6-12. * Reference and Research Book News *
Table of ContentsPart 1 List of Tables Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 Preface Part 4 Introduction Chapter 5 1. Using the Arts Chapter 6 2. Urban Studies Chapter 7 3. Debates Chapter 8 4. Interviews Chapter 9 5. Internet Chapter 10 6. Teaching with Groups Chapter 11 7. Creative Writing Part 12 About the Author
