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Essentials of Elementary Social Studies

By (author) William B. Russell III, By (author) Stewart Waters

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Essentials of Elementary Social Studies is a teacher-friendly text that provides comprehensive treatment of classroom planning, instruction, and strategies. Praised for its dynamic approaches and a writing style that is conversational yet professional, this book enables and encourages educators to effectively teach elementary social studies using creative and active learning strategies. This seventh edition has been refined with new and relevant topics and strategies needed for effectively teaching elementary social studies. Updates include: A refreshed chapter on technology designed to better prepare elementary teachers to effectively incorporate technology, including artificial intelligence, into social studies instruction while understanding the benefits and dangers New classroom-tested, elementary-appropriate lesson plans for each grade level (K-6), in keeping with the bookâ€™s emphasis on planning and teaching New discussions on promoting inclusive practices in the classroom and supporting neurodiverse students and students with learning disabilities Additional attention to discussions around citizenship for younger grades New and revised case studies New ""Checking for Understanding"" sections at the end of each chapter that offer comprehension, application, and reflection on key concepts throughout the chapters Supplemental digital and video sources related to various topics throughout the chapter Full of practical guidance for K-6 teaching, Essentials of Elementary Social Studies is essential reading for pre-service teachers in Social Studies Education and Elementary Education as well as in-service elementary social studies teachers.