Book Description This title is a brief, skills-based social studies methods book. Elementary Social A Practical Guide, 5/e, focuses on topics that are basic and specific, yet critical to the teaching of social studies in the elementary and middle school years. This book is designed to assist pre-service teachers to focus on the most central concerns within social sciences education. This book enables students to concentrate on the crucial, relevant strategies and content within social studies methods, incorporating a strong focus on skills. For pre-service elementary and middle school teachers.