What are the best graphic organizers in teaching social science ...?
when and how are they used?
It really depends on the content being taught. Social studies is very wide. It belongs to the history, government, economics, geography, culture, psychology and more. Each of these topics have many subtopics. As many of the different graphic organizers can be used. However, some examples include: * maps labeling to identify the geographical features and location of stream channels * for listing events in chronological order * Value letters for the discussion of the pros and cons of the issues * Cause and effect chart for the organization of the causes and effects of major events
teaching the use of word families and graphic organizers
