The Trouble with Textbooks

Introduction

Today we are going to look at how textbooks are used to teach social studies content to students. 

Task

We will evaluate the pros and cons of textbooks in the classroom by looking at several provided sources. You will complete a pros and cons list while looking through the resources, and you will write a 1-2 sentence claim about your position on textbook usage in the classroom. 

Process
Evaluation

Write a 1-2 sentence claim about how you believe textbooks should be used in social studies lessons. 

Conclusion

Thank you!