Visual Literacy in the K-12 Social Studies Classroom

By:
Matt Hensley, East Tennessee State University
Stewart Waters, The University of Tennessee
William B. Russell III, University of Central Florida

A volume in the series: Teaching and Learning Social Studies. Editor(s): William B. Russell, University of Central Florida.

Published 2023

Visual Literacy in the K-12 Social Studies Classroom is an engaging resource that unites pedagogical theory and practical strategies, empowering teachers to foster critical thinking and cultural awareness among students through the interpretation and creation of visual content. Packed with a variety of visual tools, resources, teacher-tested lesson plans, and more, this book showcases the power of leveraging visual literacy to craft authentic and meaningful social studies learning experiences that resonate with learners of all ages.

CONTENTS
Acknowledgments. Preface. Overview. CHAPTER 1: Visual Literacy. CHAPTER 2: Graphic Organizers. CHAPTER 3: Motion Pictures. CHAPTER 4: Movie Making and Digital Storytelling. CHAPTER 5: Art. CHAPTER 6: Political Cartoons. CHAPTER 7: Monuments, Memorials, and Museums. CHAPTER 8: Social Media. Biographies.