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CHAPTER 10
What Are Some Other Strategies for Teaching Social Studies? ................. 212
Transmission 216
Lecturettes 217 Demonstrating/Modeling 217
Storytelling 217
Investigation of Visuals 218
Investigation of Primary Historical Sources 219 Examination of Artifacts 220
Creative Dramatics 220 Dramatic Play 220 Role Play 221 Simulations 222 Mock Trials 223
Co-Constructing Learning Resources 223 Field Trips 224
Case Method
Debate 226
Inquiry 227
Summary 229
Reflective Questions 229
Your Turn: Strategies for Teaching Elementary Social Studies 230
CHAPTER 11
How Can I Design, Implement, and Evaluate Instructional Activities? . . . . . . . . . . 231 The Nature and Functions of Learning Activities 235
Basic Assumptions about Ideal Curricula 236
Principles for Designing and Selecting Activities 238
Primary Principles that Apply to Each Individual Activity 238 Secondary Principles That Apply to Each Individual Activity 240 Principles That Apply to Sets of Activities 241
Principles for Implementing Activities with Students 242
Extending the Curriculum through Out-of-School Learning Experiences 244
College Students’ Reports of Learning Activities Experienced in Elementary Social Studies 244
Principles for Evaluating Activities: NCSS Position Statement on Powerful Teaching and Learning 245
Summary 247
Reflective Questions 247
Your Turn: Learning Activities 247
CHAPTER 12
What Is the Role of Curricular Integration? .................................. 251 Desirable Integration 253
Accountability Considerations 254
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