Publisher's Synopsis
A brief, less expensive, skills-based alternative to traditional hardcover social studies methods texts.
Elementary Social Studies: A Practical Guide, 5/e, focuses on topics that are basic and specific, yet critical to the teaching of social studies in the elementary and middle school years. This text is designed to help preservice teachers focus on the most central concerns within social studies education. This book enables students to concentrate on the crucial, relevant strategies and content within social studies methods, incorporating a strong focus on skills.