Cross-curricular approaches to social studies. (new products).

Cross-curricular approaches to social studies. (new products). SRA/McGraw-Hill, www.sra4kids.com, Books/cards, Student edition:$132.51 for 10 books, $89.64 for 10 workbooks; Teacher's guide:$10.68 for grades 1-2, $28.50 for grades 3-6 To bridge skills development to core curriculum, Social Studies: AHow-To how-toInformaladj.Offering practical advice and detailed instruction in an activity.n. pl. how-tosSomething, such as a book or learning situation, that provides practical advice and detailed instruction in an Skills Resource helps teachers in grades 1-6 in teaching avariety of different skills and strategies. Map skills, reading. andthinking, charting and graphics, and test-taking strategies are some ofthe skills covered. Using social studies content, the program can beused to supplement a reading, language arts language artspl.n.The subjects, including reading, spelling, and composition, aimed at developing reading and writing skills, usually taught in elementary and secondary school. , math or social studiescurriculum. Materials include a teacher guide, instructional cards for grades1-2 and a student edition and skills workbook work��book?n.1. A booklet containing problems and exercises that a student may work directly on the pages.2. A manual containing operating instructions, as for an appliance or machine.3. for grades 3-6. Because ofthe program's cross-curricular approach, teachers can introduce anyskill in any order. Sample lessons from the program can be viewed onSRA's Web site. CIRCLE #529 FOR INFORMATION