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Using Disciplinary Literacy to Fill the Historical G•A•P•S in Trade Books
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Bickford, John H., III; Rich, Cynthia W. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2017
Where textbooks introduce readers to history via specific terminology and short passages, trade books present historical eras through relatable characters and engaging prose. For most topics, trade books are numerous enough for teachers to select multiple titles written at distinct reading levels to differentiate for diverse learners.…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Web Sites, Elementary Education, Primary Sources
Children, Technology, and Social Studies. Children's Literature.
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Lombard, Robert H, Ed.; And Others – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Maintains that the role of technology and its civic implications can be explored through children's literature. Provides a bibliographical essay of 19 books that address how things work, how technology affects everyday life, and how society shapes its technological future. (CFR)
Descriptors: Biographies, Books, Childrens Literature, Citizenship Education
Developing Geographic Literacy: An Annotated List of Children's Literature. Pull-Out Feature II.
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Rogers, Linda K.; Bromley, Karen – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Asserts that children's literature is a natural vehicle for developing geographic literacy. Discusses instructional techniques for teaching geographic concepts using children's books. Offers an annotated bibliography of 14 books, including a story summary, the geographic setting, and recommended grade level. (CFR)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques
Standards and Practices: Children's Literature and Curricula Reform for the Twenty-First Century.
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Mitchell-Powell, Brenda – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Maintains that implementing the new social studies curriculum standards has been a challenge for many elementary teachers. Asserts that high-quality children's literature is essential for an integrated, multicultural curriculum. Provides an annotated bibliography of 13 teacher resource books. (CFR)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Cultural Pluralism
Realistic Fiction and the Social Studies. Children's Literature.
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Mitchell-Powell, Brenda, Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Asserts that children's literature is an effective tool to access and present sophisticated social studies concepts in the elementary classroom. Maintains that realistic fiction can integrate the social sciences with philosophy and religion. Presents a bibliographic essay including children's books and teacher resources. (CFR)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading
A Story Well Told: Children's Literature and the Social Studies. Teacher's Resources.
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Porter, Priscilla H., Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Contends that elementary students' interests and imagination can be enhanced by using a variety of children's literature in the classroom. Asserts that students grasp an interdisciplinary sense of historical periods and trends by studying narratives. Presents a bibliographic essay and suggested instructional activities on the topic. (CFR)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques