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This step-by-step primer allows teachers to use virtual field trips to provide maximum learning opportunities for their students. Twelve complete trips cover common themes in social studies, including family and community, historical times and places, current events, concept courses, and social action. The Web makes it possible for students to cheer the athletes at the first Olympics, go on a rescue mission with firefighters, or chat with U.S. Senators in Washington—all without leaving their seats. Cybertrips in Social Studies gives teachers the tools they need to design their own virtual tours and adapt the existing trips to different topics. Difficulties such as limited computer availability and locating material online are discussed. Grades K—12

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In his more than 25 years as an educator, Scott Mandel has served as a teacher, an administrator, and an in-service leader. He received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Southern California. His current areas of professional specialization include classroom management, teaching methedology, and using the Internet in educational settings. A National Board Certified teacher, Scott is the author of four previous books as well as the founder and developer of Teachers Helping Teachers, a Web site for educators.

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