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Svensson, Carl-Johan; Samuelsson, Tobias – Social Studies, 2021
Lately, theme parks have emphasized the learning and edutainment aspects of their business. This has created new opportunities for theme parks and schools to cooperate. Research has shown that learning at science centers, a similar form of learning arena, tends to be out of context and that the learning outcomes are meager. High Chaparral, in…
Descriptors: Parks, Social Studies, History Instruction, Informal Education
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Matthews, Jolie C. – Social Studies, 2021
Historical novels, films, and other media can disrupt or reinforce dominant narratives about the past. Educators must be careful that when they attempt to select material from a range of seemingly diverse perspectives, they do not choose content that nevertheless maintains problematic depictions of people, places, and events. Time travel stories…
Descriptors: Case Studies, History, Time, Travel