Social studies for elementary school children : developing young citizens / Peter H. Martorella.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Learning and Teaching Social Studies -- 2. The Sources of Subject Matter and Instructional Resources for the Social Studies -- 3. Alternative Scope and Sequence Patterns in the Social Studies -- 4. Planning for Social Studies Instruction -- 5. Engaging Students in Learning Through Small Groups, Questions, Role-Playing, and Simulations -- 6. Aiding Children in Developing and Applying Concepts, Generalizations, and Hypotheses -- 7. Aiding Students in Developing Effective Citizenship Competencies -- 8. Aiding Students in Developing and Acting on Social Concern -- 9. Preparing Children to Live in a Global and Culturally Diverse World -- 10. Comprehending, Communicating, and Remembering Subject Matter -- 11. Harnessing Technology to the Social Studies Curriculum -- 12. Adapting Social Studies Instruction to Individual Needs -- 13. Evaluating and Assessing Student Learning.