The author presents a strong rationale for teaching with field trips and suggests five principles to consider when making field trips a part of the curriculum
The author presents a panorama of the elementary social studies curriculum and identifies specific field trips experiences which might be made a part of the curriculum at each grade level.
The author articulates a rational for the use of simulations in he teaching of social studies content in secondary classrooms. He also suggests practical ways to intergrate them into the classroom and warns of pitfalls to avoid.
The author enumerates the benefits of participation in History Day which has grown into a national movement. Suggestions are provided on how to get started in History Day and how to make it a regular part of the curriculum.