Engaging Minds in Social Studies Classrooms: The Surprisi...
Erekson, James A. / Opitz, Michael F. / Ford, Michael P.
Political intrigue. Environmental issues. Ethical dilemmas. Critical thinking. Problem solving. Social studies content is directly connected to real life and is filled with built-in hooks to transform tuned-out students into engaged and enthusiastic learners. Experiencing schoolwide elections, researching a cause, and participating in mock court cases are just a few ways to build the joyful self-efficacy and knowledge that students need for co...