Social Studies the Book Being Term Paper

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For Movement, using a field trip to a manufacturing company to see how goods are made from parts and then moved to other locations for sale.

The book also approaches learning from a multitude of learning styles, from class discussions to small groups and independent learning. For example, when reading an article or story and an issue comes up, the class can be divided into two groups with each portraying the view point of one side. The two groups can debate their points-of-view with each other. or, when teaching weather, the book suggests using small group learning stations where different groups would rotate to various weather related activities. This method works well with first graders in that it gets them actively participating yet also caters to their short attention spans.

The book does an excellent job at emphasizing the importance of incorporating various teaching strategies in order to meet every student's unique learning needs. Since every student is different and comes from different learning backgrounds (effected often by culture, gender and social-economic status) each student will learn in a unique way. In order to teach, one must adapt their teaching methods in order to work with each student's unique culture, gender and learning needs.


Likewise, the book also covers the area of evaluations and assessments, with a preference for informal evaluations. For example, in terms of informal evaluations, it suggests breaking the class into small groups and then conduct observational evaluations. For formal evaluations, the book suggest using papers, presentations and projects over written exams.

The book also incorporates suggestions and links to a wealth of outsides materials and sources that can be used and incorporated into the social studies curriculum. From providing addresses for relevant websites to suggestions for novels and films to be read and watched to references to multi-media resources for further in-depth learning and interaction, this book extends its suggested curriculum beyond the typical text book social studies course......

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