DOCUMENT RESUME ED 450 035 SO 032 526 AUTHOR Woolman, David C. TITLE Resources for Social Studies: A Guide for Teachers in Rhode Island and Southeastern New England. CRC Resource Guide. INSTITUTION Rhode Island Coll., Providence. Curriculum Resources Center. REPORT NO CRC-01 PUB DATE 2001-01-00 NOTE 207p. AVAILABLE FROM Rhode Island Coll., Providence. Curriculum Resources Center., 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI, 02908 PUB TYPE Reference Materials Bibliographies (131) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC09 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Annotated Bibliographies; Anthropology; Civics; Cultural Education; Economics; *Educational Resources; Elementary Secondary Education; Geography; History; *Information Sources; *Instructional Materials; Outreach Programs; *Professional Development; Reference Materials; Research Tools; *Resource Materials; *Social Studies IDENTIFIERS New England; Rhode Island ABSTRACT This guide provides an introduction to many different types and sources of social studies materials. The guide is divided into three sections representing classroom material, outreach activities, and professional resources. Each section is subdivided by resource type. Larger sections use categories to facilitate location of material by curriculum field; the typical arrangement of categories is General, Anthropology/Cultures, Civics, Economics, Geography, and History. Smaller sections are alphabetically arranged by the title of the resource, organization, or program. The first section covers "Classroom Instructional Resources," such as textbooks, trade books, multimedia resources, curriculum guides, journals, Web sites, dramatizations and model programs, games and simulations, and human resources. The second section covers "Outreach Activities," which typically involve experiences with learning sites or programs which are located or originate outside the school building. The third section covers "Professional Development and Planning Resources" for teachers. The index provides integrated access by subject and organization to all 845 entries. (BT) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. Resources for Social Studies: A Guide for Teachers In Rhode Island and Southeastern New England By David C. Woolman, Ph.D. U.S.U.S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND Office of Educational Research and Improvement DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION BEEN GRANTED BY CENTER (ERIC) /This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent 1 official OERI position or policy.' Curriculum Resources Center James P. Adams Library Rhode Island College January, 2001 CRC Resource Guide 2001 Number 1 BEST COPY AVAILABLE 2 Resources for Social Studies: A Guide for Teachers. In Rhode Island and Southeastern New England By David C. Woolman, Ph.D. Curriculum Resources Center James P. Adams Library Rhode Island College January, 2001 CRC Resource Guide 2001 Number 1 3 Resources for the Social Studies Contents Introduction.. 1 Classroom Instructional Resources 1. Text and Trade Book Sources...................................... 3 2. Curriculum Guides. 8 3. Multi-Media Resources............................................ 11 4. Periodical Literature 16 5. World Wide Web Sites 6. Dramatizations and MO..deIPrograms............ ... ...... 6375 7. Games, and Simulations 70 8. Human Resources 74 Outreach Activities. 9. Field Trips . 77 10. 112 11. Student Activity Programs: Awards, Contests and Competitions............................................................ 129 12. Student Exchange and Travel Opportunities................... 133 Professional Development and Planning Resources. 13. Professional Organizations...... ...... 136 14. Professional Standards Literature................................. 141 15. Curriculum Development and Enrichment Projects........... 148 16. Professional Growth Opportunities for Teachers. 170 Index...................................................................... 177 4 Introductioh This guide provides an introduction to many different types and sources of social studies materials. Teaching social studies requires a familiarity with local, national and global resources. Teachers have a wide range of choices in selecting instructional materials and locating suitable curriculum units. The guide is divided into three sections representing classroom material, outreach activities and professional resources. Each section is subdivided by resource type; larger sections use categories to facilitate location of material by curriculum field. The typical arrangement of categories is General, Anthropology/Cultures, Civics, Economics, Geography and History. Smaller sections are alphabetically arranged by the title of the resource, organization or program. The first section covers Classroom Instructional Resources. In the case of Textbooks and Trade-Book Sources and Multi-media Resources the guide lists bibliographies, indexes and review sources which may assist evaluation; it does not provide a full listing of actual texts and media. The section on Curriculum Guides introduces teachers to information databases which can assist them in locating curriculum sources published by state, local, and federal educational agencies and private associations on virtually any subject and at any level they may wish to teach. Journals are more fully covered with notations of locallibrary holdings, and audience specification (professional and student/teacher) and indexing sources. World Wide Web Sites are also given broad coverage, however this medium is so extensive that any listing is bound to be selective and partial; the guide has selected durable and well-rated sites. Dramatizations and Model Programs provide a valuable enrichment source; teachers should inquire about new programs, for many drama groups have changing venues. The section on Games and Simulations is primarily oriented toward reference and review literature to assist material selection. Human Resources offer a great range of possibilities; Rhode Island is a microcosm of the world with great cultural diversity among its residents and many international students who study in the colleges and universities of the state. The second section covers Outreach Activities which typically involve experiences with learning sites or programs which are located or originate outside the school building. The list of Field Trip opportunities covers many of the major social studies-related sites in Southeastern New England within a 100 mile radius of Rhode Island. Teachers in this region are extremely fortunate because of the rich diversity of museums, economic and political organizations, and historic sites. The list of Libraries covers all local public libraries where students often seek resource material for papers and projects; an attempt was made to mention the highlights of collections as they pertain to social studies, however, there is likely to be more socially relevant material in each particular 5 2 Introduction collection than cited here. Special libraries like the Curriculum Resources Center at Rhode Island College and other public college/university libraries where teachers can research or borrow material are also listed. Student Activity Programs such as award programs, contests and competitions are selectively covered: there are many diverse opportunities in this area with new announcements coming frequently in the newsletters of professional organizations. Student Exchange and Travel Opportunities are extensive; the guide lists reference guide books that will help students, parents or teachers locate appropriate programs; some of these sources also provide basic information about how to proceed with arranging such experiences. The third section covers Professional Development and Planning Resources for teachers. Professional Organizations are a vital source of information, new publications, conferences and teacher education activities; all the major social studies organizations are included in this guide along with a selection of other more specialized groups. The section on Professional Standards Literature incorporates a combined list of very current professional books which expound the latest trends and basic literature on the new national standards in each field of social studies. Curriculum Development and Enrichment Projects offers an extensive list of many different organizations, centers and innovative projects which support teachers with literature, curriculum units, consultation services, workshops and other services. Finally, the section on Professional Growth Opportunities for Teachers covers awards, conferences, exchange opportunities, grants, institutes and study programs which provide new incentives and enrichment projects that may improve instructional competence. The index provides integrated access by subject and organization to all 845 entries of the guide. Teachers interested in particular subjects, persons, micro- topics, different types of instructional materials, local town resources, specific agencies, associations, or projects will find that the index can save time in searching this document. 6 3 1.Text and Trade Book Sources Section Contents: Textbooks 1-3 Reference books 4-11 Supplemental Reading 12-34 Book Review Sources 35-50 Textbooks. 1. American Textbook Council