Essentials of Elementary Social Studies is a teacher friendly text that provides comprehensive treatment of classroom planning, instruction, and strategies This sixth edition has been refined with new and relevant topics and strategies needed for effectively teaching elementary social studies

William B. Russell III is Professor of Social Science Education at the University of Central Florida, Orlando.

Stewart Waters is Associate Professor of Social Science Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

1 Contemporary Elementary Social Studies; 2 Social Studies Curriculum; 3 Decision Making in Social Studies; 4 Planning Social Studies Instruction; 5 Assessment and Evaluation; 6 Reading and Writing in Social Studies; 7 Social Studies and Diverse Learners; 8 Social Studies and the Acquisition of Skills; 9 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; 10 Experiencing Social Studies; 11 Technology and Media in Social Studies; 12 Lesson Plans for Elementary Social Studies