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Tables of Contents for Real World Investigations for Social Studies
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
An Introduction to Contextual Teaching and Learning Methods
1
5
Stuart J. Foster and Sherry L. Fields
Contextual Teaching and Learning
1
1
Cooperative Learning
2
2
Case-Based Learning
4
1
Authentic Assessment
4
1
Summary
5
1
CHAPTER 1 Is America United or Divided by Language?
6
29
Stuart J. Foster, David Clark, and B. Prentiss Woods
Overview
6
1
Connection to NCSS Theme I: Culture
7
1
Methods Focus: Controversial Issues in a Pluralistic Society
7
28
CHAPTER 2 Crisis at Blue Ridge Leather: The Intersection of One life with Historical Social Structures
35
19
Ronald L. Vansickle
Overview
35
1
Connection to NCSS Theme II: Time, Continuity, and Change
36
1
Methods Focus: Decision Making and Problem Solving
36
1
Importance of Shared Decision Making and Meaningful Dialogue
37
1
How to Hook Students into a QPID
38
1
Developing Deep Understanding
38
16
CHAPTER 3 The Lake Lanier Land Use Controversy
54
19
Geri Collins
Overview
54
1
Connection to NCSS Theme III: People, Places, and Environments
55
1
Methods Focus: Geographic Skills
55
18
CHAPTER 4 Getting a Job and Keeping It: Expectations in the Workplace
73
14
Sherry L. Field and Pat Nickell
Overview
73
1
Connection to NCSS Theme IV: Individual Development and Identity
74
1
Methods Focus: Character/Values Education and Interviewing
74
1
Character/Values Education
74
1
Interviewing
75
12
CHAPTER 5 Defusing Hate: With Malice Toward None, with Charity for All
87
34
Pamela S. Roach
Overview
87
1
Connection to NCSS Theme V: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
88
1
Methods Focus: Analysis of Historical Data Sources
88
33
CHAPTER 6 Mandatory School Uniforms: A Real-World Exploration of Power, Authority, and Governance
121
28
John D. Hoge and Stuart J. Foster
Overview
121
1
Connection to NCSS Theme VI: Power, Authority, and Governance
122
1
Methods Focus: Distinguishing Fact from Opinion
122
27
CHAPTER 7 Pirates! From the High Seas to High Tech: The Great Debate Over Music Piracy
149
21
Jon Bauer
Overview
149
1
Connection to NCSS Theme VII: Production, Distribution, and Consumption
150
1
Methods Focus: Current Events
150
20
CHAPTER 8 To Be or Not to Be: The Zoo Is the Question
170
19
Carolyn Lyon
Overview
170
1
Connection to NCSS Theme VIII: Science, Technology, and Society
171
1
Methods Focus: Higher-Order Thinking
171
18
CHAPTER 9 Confronting the Cycle of Poverty
189
36
Joseph R. Feinberg and Carolyn Lyon
Overview
189
1
Connection to NCSS Theme IX: Global Connections
189
1
Methods Focus: Teaching Children in Poverty
190
35
Poverty Is Everywhere
190
1
Poverty and Teaching
190
1
What Teachers Can Do
191
34
CHAPTER 10 Connecting Students to Their Communities Through Service
225
29
Joseph R. Feinberg
Overview
225
1
Connection to NCSS Theme X: Civic Ideals and Practices
226
1
Methods Focus: Service-Learning
226
28
References
254
3
Index
257