Making Connections in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies

Making Connections in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies
Author :
Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 401
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781412968560
ISBN-13 : 1412968569
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis Making Connections in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies by : Andrew P. Johnson

Making Connections in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Second Edition is the best text for teaching primary school teachers how to integrate social studies into other content areas. This book is a comprehensive, reader-friendly text that demonstrates how personal connections can be incorporated into social studies education while meeting the National Council for the Social Studiese(tm) thematic, pedagogical, and disciplinary standards. Praised for its eoewealth of strategies that go beyond social studies teaching,e including classroom strategies, pedagogical techniques, activities and lesson plan ideas, this book examines a variety of methods both novice and experienced teachers alike can use to integrate social studies into other content areas.

The Daily 5

The Daily 5
Author :
Publisher : Stenhouse Publishers
Total Pages : 211
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781571109743
ISBN-13 : 1571109749
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis The Daily 5 by : Gail Boushey

The Daily 5, Second Edition retains the core literacy components that made the first edition one of the most widely read books in education and enhances these practices based on years of further experience in classrooms and compelling new brain research. The Daily 5 provides a way for any teacher to structure literacy (and now math) time to increase student independence and allow for individualized attention in small groups and one-on-one. Teachers and schools implementing the Daily 5 will do the following: Spend less time on classroom management and more time teaching Help students develop independence, stamina, and accountability Provide students with abundant time for practicing reading, writing, and math Increase the time teachers spend with students one-on-one and in small groups Improve schoolwide achievement and success in literacy and math. The Daily 5, Second Edition gives teachers everything they need to launch and sustain the Daily 5, including materials and setup, model behaviors, detailed lesson plans, specific tips for implementing each component, and solutions to common challenges. By following this simple and proven structure, teachers can move from a harried classroom toward one that hums with productive and engaged learners. What's new in the second edition: Detailed launch plans for the first three weeks Full color photos, figures, and charts Increased flexibility regarding when and how to introduce each Daily 5 choice New chapter on differentiating instruction by age and stamina Ideas about how to integrate the Daily 5 with the CAFE assessment system New chapter on the Math Daily 3 structure

Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn

Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn
Author :
Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 368
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781134643110
ISBN-13 : 113464311X
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn by : John Hattie

On publication in 2009 John Hattie’s Visible Learning presented the biggest ever collection of research into what actually work in schools to improve children’s learning. Not what was fashionable, not what political and educational vested interests wanted to champion, but what actually produced the best results in terms of improving learning and educational outcomes. It became an instant bestseller and was described by the TES as revealing education’s ‘holy grail’. Now in this latest book, John Hattie has joined forces with cognitive psychologist Greg Yates to build on the original data and legacy of the Visible Learning project, showing how it’s underlying ideas and the cutting edge of cognitive science can form a powerful and complimentary framework for shaping learning in the classroom and beyond. Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn explains the major principles and strategies of learning, outlining why it can be so hard sometimes, and yet easy on other occasions. Aimed at teachers and students, it is written in an accessible and engaging style and can be read cover to cover, or used on a chapter-by-chapter basis for essay writing or staff development. The book is structured in three parts – ‘learning within classrooms’, ‘learning foundations’, which explains the cognitive building blocks of knowledge acquisition and ‘know thyself’ which explores, confidence and self-knowledge. It also features extensive interactive appendices containing study guide questions to encourage critical thinking, annotated bibliographic entries with recommendations for further reading, links to relevant websites and YouTube clips. Throughout, the authors draw upon the latest international research into how the learning process works and how to maximise impact on students, covering such topics as: teacher personality; expertise and teacher-student relationships; how knowledge is stored and the impact of cognitive load; thinking fast and thinking slow; the psychology of self-control; the role of conversation at school and at home; invisible gorillas and the IKEA effect; digital native theory; myths and fallacies about how people learn. This fascinating book is aimed at any student, teacher or parent requiring an up-to-date commentary on how research into human learning processes can inform our teaching and what goes on in our schools. It takes a broad sweep through findings stemming mainly from social and cognitive psychology and presents them in a useable format for students and teachers at all levels, from preschool to tertiary training institutes.

History Class Revisited

History Class Revisited
Author :
Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 167
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781317266822
ISBN-13 : 131726682X
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis History Class Revisited by : Jody Passanisi

Learn new approaches to teaching history in middle school so students are more engaged in the big ideas and eager to examine the world around them. Co-published by Routledge and MiddleWeb, this practical guide will help you consider the unique needs of middle schoolers, who are in the midst of many social and emotional changes and need to see why the study of history matters to their own lives. Author Jody Passanisi shares helpful strategies and activities to make your social studies class a place where students can relate to the material, connect past history to present events, collaborate with others, think critically about important issues, and take ownership of their learning. Topics include: Reading and analyzing primary and secondary sources for deeper comprehension of historical issues Developing a written argument and defending it with supporting details and cited sources Examining the social context of a historical event and tracing the historical underpinnings of present day issues Using field trips, games, and Project Based Learning to make learning history a fun and interactive experience Assessing your students’ progress using self-reflection, projects, essays, and presentations The appendices offer resources for each of the topics covered in the book as well as reproducible Blackline Masters of the charts and diagrams, which can be photocopied or downloaded from our website (http://www.routledge.com/products/9781138639713) for classroom use.

Elementary and Middle School Social Studies

Elementary and Middle School Social Studies
Author :
Publisher : Waveland Press
Total Pages : 679
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781478628903
ISBN-13 : 1478628901
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Elementary and Middle School Social Studies by : Pamela J. Farris

The latest edition of Pamela Farris’s popular, value-priced text continues to
offer pre- and in-service teachers creative strategies and proven techniques sensitive to the needs of all elementary and middle school learners. Coverage includes the C3 Framework and the four sets of learning from the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Farris, together with contributors who specialize in implementing successful teaching methods and theories, demonstrate how classroom teachers can excite and inspire their students to be engaged learners.

Outlines and Highlights for Making Connections in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies by Andrew P Johnson, Isbn

Outlines and Highlights for Making Connections in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies by Andrew P Johnson, Isbn
Author :
Publisher : Academic Internet Pub Incorporated
Total Pages : 298
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1616541148
ISBN-13 : 9781616541149
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Outlines and Highlights for Making Connections in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies by Andrew P Johnson, Isbn by : Cram101 Textbook Reviews

Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again! Virtually all of the testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events from the textbook are included. Cram101 Just the FACTS101 studyguides give all of the outlines, highlights, notes, and quizzes for your textbook with optional online comprehensive practice tests. Only Cram101 is Textbook Specific. Accompanys: 9781412968560 .

Click, Clack, Moo

Click, Clack, Moo
Author :
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 34
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781665921589
ISBN-13 : 1665921587
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Click, Clack, Moo by : Doreen Cronin

When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want.

National Standards for History

National Standards for History
Author :
Publisher :
Total Pages : 244
Release :
ISBN-10 : UOM:39015035339301
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis National Standards for History by : National Center for History in the Schools (U.S.)

This sourcebook contains more than twelve hundred easy-to-follow and implement classroom activities created and tested by veteran teachers from all over the country. The activities are arranged by grade level and are keyed to the revised National History Standards, so they can easily be matched to comparable state history standards. This volume offers teachers a treasury of ideas for bringing history alive in grades 5?12, carrying students far beyond their textbooks on active-learning voyages into the past while still meeting required learning content. It also incorporates the History Thinking Skills from the revised National History Standards as well as annotated lists of general and era-specific resources that will help teachers enrich their classes with CD-ROMs, audio-visual material, primary sources, art and music, and various print materials. Grades 5?12

Elementary and Middle School Social Studies

Elementary and Middle School Social Studies
Author :
Publisher : Waveland Press
Total Pages : 553
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781478652519
ISBN-13 : 1478652519
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Elementary and Middle School Social Studies by : Pamela J. Farris

The eighth edition continues to be an invaluable resource for creative strategies and proven techniques to teach social studies. Pamela Farris's popular, reasonably priced book aids classroom teachers in inspiring students to be engaged learners and to build on their prior knowledge. The book is comprehensive and easy to understand—providing instruction sensitive to the needs of all elementary and middle school learners. • Creative concepts for teaching diverse learners • Strategies for incorporating the C3 Framework to enrich K–8 curriculum • Integration of inquiry skills with literacy and language arts skills • Multifaceted, meaningful activities emphasize problem-solving, decision making, and critical thinking • Myriad ideas for incorporating primary sources as well as technology • Annotated lists of children’s literature at the end of each chapter • Multicultural focus throughout the broad coverage of history, geography, civics, and economics • NCSS Standards-Linked Lesson Plans; C3 Framework Plans, and Interdisciplinary/Thematic Units Social studies explores the variety and complexity of human experience. The book emphasizes the value of social studies in preparing students to become valuable community members and to participate respectfully in a diverse society.