50 Ways to Teach Social Studies for Elementary Teachers

S. Kay Gandy is a retired university professor of 17 years and retired elementary teacher of 27 years. Through work with international education, she has gathered teaching ideas across the globe.

• PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: Using Primary Sources to Teach Social StudiesChapter 2: Using Music to Teach Social StudiesChapter 3: Using Literature to Teach Social StudiesChapter 4: Using Visual Media to Teach Social StudiesChapter 5: Using the Environment to Teach Social StudiesChapter 6: Using the Community to Teach Social StudiesChapter 7: Using Food to Teach Social StudiesChapter 8: Using Experiential Learning to Teach Social StudiesConclusionAppendix A: Salt Dough Recipe for Making TilesAppendix B: The Little Red Hen OperettaAppendix C: Cinderella Story Comparison ChartAppendix D: Main Street Template for ArchitectureAppendix E: Main Street Template for Courthouse SquareAppendix F: Main Street Template for Building UseAppendix G: Table for Using the FILM StrategyAppendix H: Amish Friendship Bread RecipeAppendix I: Johnny Cake RecipeBibliographySummary of ActivitiesAbout the Author and Illustrator

S. Kay Gandy has done it again! Her second activity book for social studies, 50 Ways to Teach Social Studies, has a myriad of wonderful ideas for the busy social studies teacher. Her activities require accessible materials; the directions are easy to follow; and her Summary of Activities is organized and informative. It’s a must have book for all elementary teachers of social studies.