Cooperative Problem-Solving Activities for Social Studies, Grades 6-12. ([2009?])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Michael Hickman, Erin O`Donnell Wigginton.
• Authors: Wigginton, Erin O'Donnell
• Other Names: Hickman, Michael, 1949-
• Contents: Foreword by Tim Erickson; Preface; About the Authors; Introduction; 1. Geography: Time Zones, Maps, and Population Counts; Activity 1: The IBA: Globe Trotting; Activity 2: The IBA: Time Zones; Activity 3: The IBA: Playoff Schedule; Activity 4: The IBA: Satellite TV; Activity 5: Maps of the United States and Canada; Activity 6: Demographics: "Population Shifts"; Activity 7: World Rankings; Activity 8: US Population Clock Projections; Activity 9: World Population Clock Projections; 2. Politics: US Political Processes; Activity 10: The President's Cabinet; Activity 11: Apportionment; Activity 12: Apportionment: The Equal Proportions Method; Activity 13: Gerrymandering a State; Activity 14: Gerrymandering a County; Activity 15: The Electoral College and the Election of 1824; Activity 16: "Capitol" Murder: How to Kill a Bill; Activity 17: Coming to America; 3. Economics: My Money, Our Money; Activity 18: Interest(ing) Times; Activity 19: The IRS and the Single Taxpayer; Activity 20: The Power of Diversification; Activity 21: Family Matters; Activity 22: Social Security Retirement Benefits; Activity 23: Watch Your Money Grow; Activity 24: Watch Your Money Go!; Activity 25: Mortgage Smorgasbord; Activity 26: To Buy or Not to Buy; Activity 27: Real and Personal Property Taxes; 4. Cultures: Mystery From History; Activity 28: Succession to the British Throne (Part 1); Activity 29: Succession to the British Throne (Part 2); Activity 30: Royal Surfing (Part 1); Activity 31: Royal Surfing (Part 2); Activity 32: Roman Numerals; Activity 33: Mayan Math (Part 1); Activity 34: Mayan Math (Part 2); Activity 35: Search for the Zytar (Part 1); Activity 36: Search for the Zytar (Part 2); Activity 37: Search for the Zytar (Part 3); 5. History: Perspectives on Past Events; Activity 38: The American Revolution; Activity 39: The Election of 1824; Activity 40: The 1850's; Activity 41: The Roaring Twenties; Activity 42: What's in a Name?; Activity 43: Five Great Presidents; Activity 44: The Headright System; Activity 45: US Population Growth 1790-1860; Index;
• Edition: Second Edition
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : Corwin
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvi, 183 pages), illustrations, maps
• Subjects: 300.71273; Social sciences -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Activity programs -- United States; Social sciences -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Activity programs -- United States; Problem solving -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Activity programs -- United States; Problem solving -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Activity programs -- United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781452209777; 1452209774
• Related ISBNs: 9781412965798
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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