Social Studies on the Internet, Second Edition

The book's dual-purpose perspective has proven itself effective for prospective teachers learning how to use the Internet in a classroom, as well as for current teachers who want the advantages of the Internet for informing their professional practice and the content of their instruction. In addition, its user-friendly format reassures the novice Web user while still providing the depth sought by experienced “surfers.” Updated to include the newest addresses in the field, this annotated collection of 500+ Web sites is the one volume elementary, middle school, and secondary teachers need in order to make maximum use of the World Wide Web for garnering social studies content and ideas on best practice. Every Web site listed has been checked for relevance and updated and new Web sites have been added to address current topics, including Web sites that focus on the events of September 11, 2001. A Guide Box after each web site lists the ten National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) educational themes and indicates which themes the Web site serves. Encompasses browsers and search engines, Web site organization, “bookmarking,” troubleshooting, and more. Examines legal and ethical issues involved in using Internet and Web resources, as well as exploring how the Web can be integrated into a social studies curriculum. For Elementary, Middle School, and Secondary Social Studies teachers.

The book's dual-purpose perspective has proven itself effective for prospective teachers learning how to use the Internet in a classroom, as well as for current teachers who want the advantages of the Internet for informing their professional practice and the content of their instruction. In addition, its user-friendly format reassures the novice Web user while still providing the depth sought by experienced “surfers.” Updated to include the newest addresses in the field, this annotated collection of 500+ Web sites is the one volume elementary, middle school, and secondary teachers need in order to make maximum use of the World Wide Web for garnering social studies content and ideas on best practice. Every Web site listed has been checked for relevance and updated and new Web sites have been added to address current topics, including Web sites that focus on the events of September 11, 2001. A Guide Box after each web site lists the ten National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) educational themes and indicates which themes the Web site serves. Encompasses browsers and search engines, Web site organization, “bookmarking,” troubleshooting, and more. Examines legal and ethical issues involved in using Internet and Web resources, as well as exploring how the Web can be integrated into a social studies curriculum. For Elementary, Middle School, and Secondary Social Studies teachers.