Questions for eliciting civics discussion are provided for all grade levels, along with detailed civic action and service projects and reading plans. Best practices and grant writing options are included. The author argues for a return to early 20th century civics education and details the traditional and present-day role of America's libraries in developing a civic-minded populace. School and public librarians are urged to utilize trade books and carefully evaluated websites to integrate civics within educational and youth services offerings.
Questions for eliciting civics discussion are provided for all grade levels, along with detailed civic action and service projects and reading plans. Best practices and grant writing options are included. The author argues for a return to early 20th century civics education and details the traditional and present-day role of America's libraries in developing a civic-minded populace. School and public librarians are urged to utilize trade books and carefully evaluated websites to integrate civics within educational and youth services offerings.

Teaching Civics in the Library: An Instructional and Historical Guide for School and Public Librarians
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780786496723 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
Publication date: | 11/03/2015 |
Pages: | 224 |
Product dimensions: | 6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |