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.

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.

• 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