Social Studies Content for Elementary and Middle School Teachers

by Penelope Joan Fritzer, Ernest Andrew Brewer

Are you feeling a little rusty with your social studies content knowledge? This brief primer, Social Studies Content for Elementary and Middle School Teachers , Second Edition, is just what you need. It provides a helpful overview of both U.S. and world history, in addition to basic knowledge in geography, economics, and civics.

The wide history coverage will allow you to see historical events in overall context, provides an overview for planning, and will help you answer student questions confidently. Geography, economics, and civics concepts are clearly explained, so the book will be helpful when used in writing lesson plans. Check out the resources lists that include relevant Websites, student literature, . major subject area organizations, museums, and U.S. government sites. Finally, an extensive index allows you to look up subjects and answers at a glance.

Genres: School, Education

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1999

Reviews

[Sukhi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this to review social studies concepts for the Middle School Social Studies Praxis. It has a good basic overview of major concepts. I'm not sure how well it prepares me until I get my exam results. Will update review when I do.