Social Studies in Elementary Education, 16th edition

Social Studies in Elementary Education presents the elements of a strong social studies curriculum in elementary and middle schools. It explains effective teaching methods including a wealth of field-tested examples, exercises and activities. It presents critically important ideas and complex methods in a clear, straightforward manner. The text focuses on teaching methods that help you develop social understanding.

The 16th Edition emphasizes the inquiry-based College, Career and Civic Life (C3) Framework throughout the book. Within the reorganized lesson plans there's a new integrated unit plan. A new chapter on economic and financial literacy expands the subject matter. Also, there's a new format for selecting children's literature and a new media literacy segment.