These sites will give you some information.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=pros+%26+cons%2C+Integrated+Social+Studies+Learning&btnG=Google+Search
compare and contrast the pros and cons of the following:
(1) Integrated Social Studies Learning
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what do you think you think of elementary school social studies texts that are being used in today's classrooms? Have they improved since you were a child? how have they changed? what sort of suuplemental materials make a difference?