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Social Studies Activities Kids Can' T Resist!: 40 Sensational Activities for the Topics You Teach [Paperback]

Dee Benscoter (Author), Geri Harris (Author)
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40 Sensational Activities for the Topics You Teach
Reach All Learning Styles!
This teacher-written resource has lots of surefire ways to help kids learn‹and love‹social studies. Hands-on activities, such as shaped time lines, want ads, and map explorations encourage students to develop an understanding of our world's history, and its effect on our lives today. Includes reproducibles, student samples, and engaging activities that invite kids to use critical thinking skills. Make this an enriching addition to your Social Studies lessons!


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About the Author

Two creative teachers, Nebraska-based Dee Benscoter and Missouri-based Geri Harrisshare the hands-on activities they¹ve developed to help kids learn and love social studies. They are also the authors of Spell Well!

Product Details

  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Teaching Resources (October 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0439297036
  • ISBN-13: 978-0439297035
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #714,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just Social Studies Activities!, March 13, 2003
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This review is from: Social Studies Activities Kids Can' T Resist!: 40 Sensational Activities for the Topics You Teach (Paperback)
I teach fifth grade, and my students had gotten bored with the same social studies activities. Then I stumbled across this book. This book's activites teach more than just social studies skills. Math, art and creative writing are part of a number of these lessons.

My students have enjoyed making historical biography paper dolls. This activity has students make paper dolls with clothes that would be appropriate for the time in history being studied. Then they write a brief biography about their doll describing the doll's daily live experiences.

Another popular activity was 'I won!'. Each student wins an imaginary $10,000 trip for two. Students can choose where they want to go. Then research how much their trip will cost and create a budget.

With activites like these, I don't dread teaching social studies any more!

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Social Studies Activities Kids Can't Resist: 40 Sensational, March 19, 2003
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This book contains a wide variety of activities that will make social studies fun. I love the materials list for each activity and the authors created templates or gave examples for all of the projects. While the title states there are 40 ideas, the "alternative activities" sections easily double that number. The ideas are open-ended and teachers will find a million ways to use these easy-to-follow ideas. Any elementary teacher who needs to add sparkle to a lesson will find this book a great investment!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful resource, March 6, 2003
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It can be difficult to think of new and creative ideas when teaching students fulltime. Yet, when you have resources like this book, you have a place to look for creative ideas. This book is a wonderful resource for teachers who want their children to learn through personal experience.

I highly recommend this book for classroom teachers.

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