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Roselle, Daniel; Singleton, Laurel R. – 1985
This guide for parents seeks to answer seven questions concerning the social studies: (1) What is social studies? (2) Why is social studies important at every grade level? (3) What kinds of materials are used to teach social studies? (4) What teaching strategies are used in social studies classes? (5) What have the national reports on education…
Descriptors: Course Content, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Parent Materials
Indiana Council for Social Studies. – 1990
This collection of materials is designed to assist Indiana educators, administrators, and communities with the textbook selection process. Criteria for making such selections is outlined in the following articles: (1) "Laws, Rules, and Guidelines for Teaching Social Studies in Indiana" (Victor A. Smith); (2) "Indiana's Recommended…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Citizenship Responsibility, Course Content, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDyer, Minnie, Comp. – Social Education, 1994
Presents the 1994 children's trade book recommendations of the Joint Committee of the National Council for the Social Studies and the Children's Book Council. Discusses the six criteria for book selection. Includes an annotated bibliography of more than 140 books categorized by primary, intermediate, and advanced grade levels. (CFR)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading
