This integrated approach to active learning encourages educators to immerse students in simulations, debates, discussions, and other activities that encourage personal connections while relating historical events to current issues.  The context is flexible enough to use with any social studies topic. The author presents numerous strategies in each of the following categories. It also comes with a CD so you can print off materials.

• Brainstorming
• Deductive reasoning
• Art integration
• Discussion
• Language arts integration
• Primary documents

A note from Project Director, Mike Austin: Mary and I met with the publisher and found the materials very worthwhile. Three copies will be available in the library; you can check them out for two weeks to review the program.  I will keep a backup copy in my office for reference. I like the materials, so you may want to think about getting this for your school.  The cost is $79.99