Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies
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Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies

25 Strategies for K-8 Inquiry-Based Learning

  1. 208 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies

25 Strategies for K-8 Inquiry-Based Learning

About this book

With an emphasis on active learning, this supplementary text helps busy elementary and middle school teachers engage all students in the vibrant world of social studies. This inquiry-based book presents hands-on explorations, interaction with primary sources, and critical thinking activities, that provide concrete methods to successfully integrate the language arts into the social studies curriculum.

Key Features

  • Promotes the development of literacy skills by authentically integrating language arts
  • Supports differentiated instruction for specific grade levels, English language learners, and students with special needs
  • Connects to standards in language arts, social studies, and technology

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Yes, you can access Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies by Leah M. Melber,Alyce Hunter in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Education & Elementary Education. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
SAGE Publications, Inc
Year
2009
Print ISBN
9781412971102
eBook ISBN
9781452211299
Edition
1
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Elementary Education

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language Arts
  6. NCSS Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
  7. Unit I - Building Research Skills
  8. Chapter 1 - Teaching Observation, Questioning, and Inference: Mystery Artifact Investigation
  9. Chapter 2 - Oral Histories in the Curriculum: Conducting Interviews
  10. Chapter 3 - Data Collection and Analysis: School Car Count
  11. Chapter 4 - Using Authentic Models: Exploring an Archaeological Dig
  12. Chapter 5 - Images as Primary Sources: Family Photo Project
  13. Unit II - Connecting to Community
  14. Chapter 6 - Personally Relevant History: Exploring Community History
  15. Chapter 7 - Developing Map Skills: Neighborhood Exploration
  16. Chapter 8 - Connecting With Cultural Institutions: Learning History Through Field Trips
  17. Chapter 9 - Conducting Social Science Fieldwork: Architecture Analysis
  18. Chapter 10 - Incorporating Service Learning: Community Service Project
  19. Unit III - Multiple Voices
  20. Chapter 11 - Connecting With the Visual Arts: Visual Arts Analysis
  21. Chapter 12 - Culturally Responsive Teaching Techniques: Native American Resource Exploration
  22. Chapter 13 - Connecting With Literature: Creation Myth Analysis
  23. Chapter 14 - Authentic Role Play: Traveling Box
  24. Chapter 15 - Establishing a Pluralist Approach to Content: Do a Debate
  25. Unit IV: Past and Present
  26. Chapter 16 - Incorporating Historical Reenactment: Making Butter
  27. Chapter 17 - Personal Correspondence as a Primary Source: Postcard Exploration
  28. Chapter 18 - Systematic Artifact Investigation: Now and Then
  29. Chapter 19 - Relevant Approaches to Economics: Sell It!
  30. Chapter 20 - Symbolism and Social Studies: Designed to Remember
  31. Unit V - Understanding Our World
  32. Chapter 21 - Connectingto Music Studies: World Music
  33. Chapter 22 - Currency as a Primary Source: Exploring Foreign Currency
  34. Chapter 23 - Stamps as Primary Sources: Stories That Stamps Tell
  35. Chapter 24 - Understanding Global Symbols: Analysis of Flag Symbolism
  36. Chapter 25 - Authentic Geography and Cartography Studies: Where in the World?
  37. About the Authors