Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies: 25 Strategies for K-8 Inquiry-Base [Paperback]

With an emphasis on active learning, this supplementary text helps busy elementary and middle school teachers engage all students in the vibrant world of social studies. This inquiry-based book presents hands-on explorations, interaction with primary sources, and critical thinking activities, that provide concrete methods to successfully integrate the language arts into the social studies curriculum.

Key Features

• Promotes the development of literacy skills by authentically integrating language arts
• Supports differentiated instruction for specific grade levels, English language learners, and students with special needs
• Connects to standards in language arts, social studies, and technology

This book looks at social science techniques that integrate language arts with an inquiry-based approach to social scienceGreat, practical emphasisPreface
Unit I: Building Research Skills
Strategy 1: Teaching Observation, Questioning, and Inference
Strategy 2: Oral Histories in the Curriculum
Strategy 3: Data Collection and Analysis
Strategy 4: Using Authentic Models
Strategy 5: Images as Primary Sources
Unit II: Connecting to Community
Strategy 6: Personally Relevant History
Strategy 7: Developing Mapping Skills
Strategy 8: Connecting With Cultural Institutions
Strategy 9: Conducting Social Science Fieldwork
Strategy 10: Incorporating Service Learning
Unit III: Multiple Voices
Strategy 11: Connecting With tlS)