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Philippakos, Zoi A., Ed.; Graham, Steve, Ed. – Guilford Press, 2022
Writing skills are essential for success in the 21st-century school and workplace, but most classrooms devote far more time to reading instruction, with writing often addressed in isolation or excluded. In this insightful professional development resource and text, leading researchers discuss why and how to integrate writing and reading…
Descriptors: Writing Skills, Writing Instruction, Reading Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education
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Chapel, David – Social Studies Review, 1992
Recommends the use of song lyrics in secondary school U.S. history, government, and economics courses. Contends that using music meets the criterion of cultural literacy in the California History Social Science Framework. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, History Instruction, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Cook-Kallio, Cheryl – Social Studies Review, 1992
Describes a teacher-developed simulation designed to teach cultural geography to students in the middle grades. Contends that this interdisciplinary activity can be adapted to fit teacher or curriculum needs. Includes student instructions and descriptions of six pilgrimages. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Geography Instruction, History Instruction, Instructional Materials
Heistad, Kari A., Ed. – 1997
Designed for high school students, this curriculum program addresses the challenges of cultural and ethnic diversity that many students face, including intolerance, violence, and a lack of hope. The curriculum provides students with an understanding of the United Nations (UN) and its various organizations. The unit teaches them the valuable skills…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Cultural Pluralism, Foreign Countries, Global Education
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Gorn, Cathy – OAH Magazine of History, 1993
Presents an overview of the 1994 National History Day project and its theme, "Geography in History: People, Places, Time." Includes a list of suggested History Day topics linked to broad historical themes. Provides a 17-item bibliography of resources for students working on History Day projects. (CFR)
Descriptors: Books, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education
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Brumfield, Emalou – Arithmetic Teacher, 1994
Focuses on student organization, preparation, and presentation of simple foods (beverage, brownies, sloppy-joe sandwiches) as a way to apply various mathematical concepts, with problem-solving techniques being central to almost all the activities. Includes reproducible student worksheets. (MKR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Shen, Wenju; Emrick, Susan – Southern Social Studies Journal, 1994
Asserts that multicultural education is an integral part of the school curriculum. Describes a three-week interdisciplinary unit on China combining social studies, language arts, mathematics, the arts, and computer skills. Includes a list of children's literature, a sample lesson, and a map of China. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Content Area Reading, Elementary Education