Building on the success of the previous editions, Essentials of Middle and Secondary Social Studies 3rd Edition focuses on the key issues central to the teaching of middle and high school social studies, including lesson planning and instructional strategies.

William B. Russell III is Professor of Social Science Education at The University of Central Florida.

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

Chapter One, "Becoming a Professional Social Studies Teacher"; Chapter Two, "Contemporary Social Studies"; Chapter Three, "Planning Social Studies Instruction"; Chapter Four, "Assessment and Evaluation"; Chapter Five, "Reading and Writing in Social Studies"; Chapter Six, "Social Studies and Diverse Learners"; Chapter Seven, "Thinking, Problem Solving, and the Acquisition of Skills"; Chapter Eight: "Cooperative Learning in Social Studies"; Chapter Nine, "Experiencing Social Studies"; Chapter Ten, "Issues-Centered Learning and Decision-Making"; Chapter Eleven, "Technology and Media in Social Studies"; Chapter Twelve "Lesson Plans for Secondary Social Studies"