{"product_id":"parallel-curriculum-units-for-social-jeanne-h-purcell-9781412965408","title":"Parallel Curriculum Units for Social Studies, Grades 6-12","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"There is a freshness to Purcell and Leppien′s approach transforming the curriculum into a platform for active investigation of our rapidly changing world. Your learners become 21st-century social scientists as they engage in probing timely issues and problems.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e--Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Curriculum Expert and Author\u003cbr\u003ePresident, Curriculum Designers, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesign Parallel Curriculum units for in-depth learning in social studies!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM), as described in the best-selling book \u003ci\u003eThe Parallel Curriculum\u003c\/i\u003e, is a framework for developing a dynamic curriculum that helps students acquire expertise in specific subject areas. This resource deepens teachers′ understanding of how to use the PCM to provide rigorous learning opportunities for students in social studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eParallel Curriculum Units for Social Studies, Grades 6-12\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, experienced teachers contribute sample social studies units that demonstrate what high-quality curriculum looks like within a PCM framework. Covering history, geography, sociology, and interdisciplinary studies, these field-tested units each contain: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher explanations of the unit design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections to concepts, skills, and standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step directions for delivering the lessons and units \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModification strategies and methods for assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse these examples to design your own units and enhance your ability to provide challenging curriculum tailored to the abilities, interests, and learning preferences of each learner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeanne H. Purcell,Jann H. Leppien\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1412965403\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781412965408\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Corwin Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2010 pg. 210","brand":"Jeanne H. Purcell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48485096161535,"sku":"9781412965408","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_22724502-2a97-45fb-9a32-38846dfdc77f.jpg?v=1778047882","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/parallel-curriculum-units-for-social-jeanne-h-purcell-9781412965408","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}