Social Science Matters Grade 6 Teacher S Book

Social Science Matters is a resource in which learners and teachers participate in activities where the emphasis is on developing independent thinking and a responsible attitude. The activities are designed to encourage learners to use their own knowledge and ideas. Features of the Learner's Book • It comprises six modules: 'People and knowledge', 'People and news', 'People and conflict', 'People and change', 'People and development' and 'People and work'. • Human and Social Sciences and Economics and Management Science are integrated. • The book uses a fun approach to address serious issues. • Photographs and illustrations give the book visual impact. Features of the Teacher's Guide • An introduction to Outcomes-based Education is provided, including sections on organizing the classroom and assessment. • Programme Organisers, Phase Organisers, Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are given for each activity. • Suggested unit guidelines and assessment guides are provided.

Social Science Matters is a resource in which learners and teachers participate in activities where the emphasis is on developing independent thinking and a responsible attitude. The activities are designed to encourage learners to use their own knowledge and ideas. Features of the Learner's Book • It comprises six modules: 'People and knowledge', 'People and news', 'People and conflict', 'People and change', 'People and development' and 'People and work'. • Human and Social Sciences and Economics and Management Science are integrated. • The book uses a fun approach to address serious issues. • Photographs and illustrations give the book visual impact. Features of the Teacher's Guide • An introduction to Outcomes-based Education is provided, including sections on organizing the classroom and assessment. • Programme Organisers, Phase Organisers, Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are given for each activity. • Suggested unit guidelines and assessment guides are provided.

Social Sciences Matters skillfully integrates History and Geography in the different modules. Combining well-written, progressive text with ample illustrations and photographs, this exciting series will make studying Social Sciences fun. The Learner's Books contains * a summary at the start of each module explaining the knowledge, skills and values that should be achieved * assessment activities at the end of each module that enable learners to check their progress * a wordlist explaining new or more advanced words. The Teacher's Guide contains * an overview of the RNCS * year plan and phase outline for long-term planning * remedial ideas for learners who are experiencing difficulties * supplementary ideas for learners who advance more rapidly * summaries showing the integration with other Learning Areas * a summary of the Critical and Developmental Outcomes in each module that describes the kind of citizens we want to emerge from our education system.

Social Sciences Matters skillfully integrates History and Geography in the different modules. Combining well-written, progressive text with ample illustrations and photographs, this exciting series will make studying Social Sciences fun. The Learner's Books contains * a summary at the start of each module explaining the knowledge, skills and values that should be achieved * assessment activities at the end of each module that enable learners to check their progress * a wordlist explaining new or more advanced words. The Teacher's Guide contains * an overview of the RNCS * year plan and phase outline for long-term planning * remedial ideas for learners who are experiencing difficulties * supplementary ideas for learners who advance more rapidly * summaries showing the integration with other Learning Areas * a summary of the Critical and Developmental Outcomes in each module that describes the kind of citizens we want to emerge from our education system.

Social Science Matters is a resource in which learners and teachers participate in activities where the emphasis is on developing independent thinking and a responsible attitude. The activities are designed to encourage learners to use their own knowledge and ideas. Features of the Learner's Book Ž It comprises five modules: 'Living in our World', 'Moving in our World', 'People in our World', 'Working in our World' and 'Inventing our World'. Ž Human and Social Sciences and Economics and Management Science are integrated. Ž The book uses a fun approach to address serious issues. Ž Photographs and illustrations give the book visual impact. Features of the Teacher's Guide Ž An introduction to Outcomes-based Education is provided, including sections on organizing the classroom and assessment. Ž Programme Organisers, Phase Organisers, Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are given for each activity. Ž Suggested unit guidelines and assessment guides are provided.

Social Science Matters is a resource in which learners and teachers participate in group discussions and other activities where the emphasis is on developing independent thinking and a responsible attitude. The activities are designed to encourage learners to enrich their learning experience by using their own knowledge and ideas. Features of the Learner's Book Ž It comprises four modules with built-in assessment tasks: 'People together'; 'Living together'; 'People at work' and 'Organising together'. Ž Human and Social Sciences and Economics and Management Science are integrated. Ž The book uses a fun approach to address serious issues. Ž Photographs and illustrations give the book visual impact. Features of the Teacher's Guide Ž An introduction to Outcomes-based Education is provided, including sections on organizing the classroom and assessment. Ž Programme Organisers, Phase Organisers, Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are given for each activity. Ž Suggested unit guidelines and assessment guides are provided.

Study & Master Social Sciences has been specially developed by an experienced author team for the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). The comprehensive Learner's Book: * provides activities that develop learners' skills and understanding of each of the modules specified by the CAPS curriculum * includes good-quality illustrations, photographs and diagrams in full colour * offers current and relevant content clearly set out according to the curriculum document. The innovative Teacher's Guide includes: * step-by-step guidance on the teaching of each lesson and activity as well as each form of assessment * Remedial and Extension activities for each module * bright ideas to extend the curriculum into the world outside the classroom * a complete section on Formal Assessment, with sample examinations and their memoranda as well as photocopiable record sheets and templates.

This updated edition of The Anthology of Social Studies presents a powerful and exciting vision of social studies. It has a stronger focus on elementary examples, a new chapter on teaching elementary students to think geographically, updated references, and a greater emphasis on the use of innovative technologies and digital resources in social studies. This collection blends specific, practical teaching suggestions with important discussions of the foundational issues at the heart of social studies teaching. It is an essential resource for pre-service and practising elementary teachers and curriculum developers."--pub. desc.