If you are searching for ideas to teach social studies in fun and meaningful ways,50 Ways to Teach Social Studies is a book that provides a plethora of ideas of practical lessons connected to real-world topics that will save the busy teacher time and effort. The activities in this book are housed under themes and include content connections (civics, history, geography, economics), guiding questions, and literacy connections. From community, primary sources, and music to food, visual media, and experiential learning, this book will inspire you to make connections in your own environment to expand the teaching of social studies.

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.

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: Using Primary Sources to Teach Social Studies

Chapter 2: Using Music to Teach Social Studies

Chapter 3: Using Literature to Teach Social Studies

Chapter 4: Using Visual Media to Teach Social Studies

Chapter 5: Using the Environment to Teach Social Studies

Chapter 6: Using the Community to Teach Social Studies

Chapter 7: Using Food to Teach Social Studies

Chapter 8: Using Experiential Learning to Teach Social Studies

Conclusion

Appendix A: Salt Dough Recipe for Making Tiles

Appendix B: The Little Red Hen Operetta

Appendix C: Cinderella Story Comparison Chart

Appendix D: Main Street Template for Architecture

Appendix E: Main Street Template for Courthouse Square

Appendix F: Main Street Template for Building Use

Appendix G: Table for Using the FILM Strategy

Appendix H: Amish Friendship Bread Recipe

Appendix I: Johnny Cake Recipe

Bibliography

Summary of Activities

About the Author and Illustrator