Cooperative Problem-Solving Activities for Social Studies, Grades 6-12 [Paperback]

Featuring current research and new activities, the second edition offers collaborative learning strategies and more than 40 ready-to-use lessons to fully engage students in social studies.Featuring current research and new activities, the second edition offers collaborative learning strategies and more than 40 ready-to-use lessons to fully engage students in social studies.Cooperative group learning is a powerful approach, and this book provides explicit ideas and guidelines.These activities will foster participation and critical thinking in the classroom.Foreword by Tim Erickson
Preface
About the Authors
Introduction
1. Geography: Time Zones, Maps, and Population Counts
Activity 1: The IBA: Globe Trotting
Activity 2: The IBA: Time Zones
Activity 3: The IBA: Playoff Schedule
Activity 4: The IBA: Satellite TV
Activity 5: Maps of the United States and Canada
Activity 6: Demographics: Population Shifts
Activity 7: World Rankings
Activity 8: US Population Clock Projections
Activity 9: World Population Clock Projections
2. Politics: US Political Processes
Activity 10: The President's Cabinet
Activity 11: Apportionment
Activity 12: Apportionment: The Equal Proportions Method
Activity 13: Gerrymandering a State
Activity 14: Gerrymandering a County
Activity 15: The Electoral College and the Election of 1824
Activity 16: Capitol Murder: How to Kill a Bill
Activity 17: Coming to America
3. Economics: My Money, Our Money
Activity 18: Interest(ing) Times
Activity 19: The IRS and the Single Taxpayer
Activity 20: The Power of Diversification
Activity 21: Family Matters