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Book SynopsisThis two-part book provides teachers in kindergarten through grade eight with a valuable resource as how to include primary sources in a social studies curriculum along with a required social studies textbook.
Trade ReviewThe author has done a very nice job of writing in a practitioner voice, yet she has grounded the text in research. A very nice balance. -- Cheryl Mason Bolick, associate professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In my opinion, the author has done a good job in developing the conceptual framework. It is logical and makes sense in terms of current trends and research in the field. It focuses squarely on an approach to teaching and celebrates that approach throughout the manuscript. -- Dr. Christopher S. Boe, associate professor and director of graduate programs in teacher education, Pfeiffer University
The conceptual approach captures an inclusive perspective of how to teach and articulate social studies through a variety of mediums. By recognizing the vast number of social influences on human activities and events, the author raises awareness of how intimately we are all connected through books, media, and other forms of experience transmission. -- Richard K. Gordon, professor of teacher education, California State University, Dominquez Hills
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Part One: Primary Sources for Social Studies Instruction Chapter 1: Why Include Primary Sources in Social Studies Instruction Chapter 2: Exploring Primary Print Sources: Examining Authentic Chapter 3: The Visual Aspects of Social Studies: Investigating Part Two: Implementing Primary Sources in the Social Studies Classroom Chapter 4: Primary Sources for Personal Discovery: Exploring One’s Own Community to Discover the Past and to Appreciate the Present Chapter 5: Connecting the Past to the Present: Employing Primary Sources to Understand Daily Events Chapter 6: Culminating Research Project: Applying Social Studies Afterword: Why Should I Include Primary Sources in My Social Studies Instruction? About the Author Appendix A: The Themes of Social Studies (National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, (2010) Appendix B: Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, K-5 (Common Core State Standards, 2010) Appendix C: Standards for English Language Arts, 6-12 (Common Core State Standards, 2010)
