El ferrocarril transcontinental (The Transcontinental Railroad)

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on major themes in the social studies curriculum. Each question is accompanied by several paragraphs examining that question in the context of the Cold War, as well as a detailed project that prompts readers to think critically and present their findings or opinions in a particular format, such as a poster with side-by-side comparisons, a persuasive essay, or a class presentation.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This primary source book provides firsthand accounts of history that give students personal insights into historical events. Learn about California’s history during the 20th century with this Spanish book that builds reading comprehension and social studies literacy. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their ...

La Didáctica se ocupa de la búsqueda del conocimiento necesario para la comprensión de la práctica pedagógica, y de la elaboración de formas adecuadas de intervención, de modo que el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje se realice de manera tal que haga viable, de hecho, el aprendizaje de la mayoría de la población -aún persisten los alarmantes índices de fracaso, absentismo y repetición de curso en los primeros años de la Educación Primaria-. A partir de esta óptica, se hace urgente promover unas revisión crítica de la enseñanza y la investigación en Didáctica e indicar...

Who were the earliest Americans? When, how, and from where did they enter and spread across the continent? And what is their relationship to modern Native Americans? Anthropologists develop theories to answer these questions based on the evidence they discover. Their theories—and the discoveries that prove and disprove them—are highlighted in this fascinating volume, full of awe-inspiring facts and incredible breakthroughs. Readers will feel like anthropologists and archaeologists themselves as they read about bones and artifacts, and what they reveal about the ancient cultures that roamed...