Social Studies Content for Elementary/Middle Teachers

This book is a valuable source of information for social studies teachers, particularly those at the elementary or middle school level, who may not have a strong content background. Since many elementary teachers have strong method, theory, and practice backgrounds but often limited social science backgrounds, they can rely on this book to put major events and concepts in context for them. In Florida, for example, third grade teachers are now responsible for Ancient Peoples, Ancient Empires, Medieval Life, and the Renaissance (where they used to teach "Community"), so this book can help them quickly orient themselves. It is a valuable resource for teachers and includes valuable resources for students (including lists of relevant story books) and further sources for teachers.