Looking for a Social Studies Textbook

tonemachi · Post by **tonemachi** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 12:52 am

Can anyone suggest a social studies textbook targeted to elementary school students? Ideally, the topics covered will include world politics (i.e. the United Nations), and economics (!) I know this is a tall order because elementary school students usually don't study these topics, but I hope someone can offer some suggestions. If you tell me the titles, perhaps I can find the books online. Thank you.
J in Tokyo

Senorita Daniels · Post by **Senorita Daniels** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 5:49 pm

Those topics you listed might be good for fifth graders, but what age group are you dealing with? Younger students should learn basic map reading skills, how a community works, and how people interact. Try to find something that is as basic or advanced as what they are getting in their other classes. Publishers might have a list of books that could be useful to you.

tonemachi · Post by **tonemachi** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 12:07 pm

My students are high school freshman, but their English ability is quite low. I have been asked to teach them politics and economics in English, but a native English speaker's high school textbook covering these subjects is way beyond their level. That is why I am hoping someone knows of an elementary school text. Thanks,
J. in Tokyo