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Burnes, Bruce – Social Studies, 1983
Elementary children can be introduced to the historical processes of evaluating and interpreting materials within the existing curriculum. Activities for teachers and students are suggested. (AM)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Historiography, History Instruction
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Mathis, Edward J. – Social Studies, 1987
Demonstrates a realistic situation in which supply and demand schedules are generated and the equilibrium price is determined. Illustrates the concept by using imaginary concert tickets in which 1/2 of the class supplies tickets and 1/2 of the class demands tickets. Specific graphs illustrate the supply-demand schedule. (BR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Economics Education, Learning Activities, Secondary Education
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Cleveland, Bernard – Social Studies, 1980
Deals with a training program (Teacher Effectiveness Training, T. E. T.) which was designed to teach effective communication skills to teachers. Among the most basic of communication skills is active listening. Presents tips to teachers on how to encourage active listening. (DB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Listening Skills
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Bjorklun, Eugene C. – Social Studies, 1995
Maintains that law-related education provides the four basic components of social studies: (1) knowledge; (2) skills; (3) values; and (4) participation. Presents five teaching activities about personal injury law. Provides hypothetical situations and discusses how they probably would be decided in the courts. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Court Litigation, Court Role
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Van Decar, Patricia – Social Studies, 1988
Presents 12 study guides for teaching secondary school students about Korean history and culture. The study guides deal with ancient legends, history, family, women's roles, traditions, folk customs, economic development, the division of Korea, the Korean War, links with the United States, and comparisons between North and South Korea. (GEA)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Cultural Background, Economic Development
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Major, Marc; Nelson, Kari – Social Studies, 1995
Presents a five-hour simulation designed for secondary social studies students that focuses on the civil war in the former Yugoslavia. Describes necessary materials, a recommended time frame, and a five-day instructional plan. Includes data sheets about individual nations, focus questions, and individual role descriptions. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, European History
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Brown, Robert G. – Social Studies, 1995
Discusses the use of globes to teach geographic concepts and geographic location. Contends that smaller, eight-inch globes can be effective instructional tools. Describes how students can produce inexpensive personal globes for classroom use. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cartography, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Concepts
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Sunal, Cynthia Szymanski; And Others – Social Studies, 1995
Maintains that Venezuela has many U.S. ties because of its relative proximity and economic significance. Asserts that the Five Themes of Geography can be used to design effective classroom lessons about Venezuela. Presents five activities that include student objectives, necessary materials, and step-by-step instructional procedures. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
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Turner, Thomas N. – Social Studies, 1995
Asserts that one of the most important goals of education should be to help students become responsible citizens who want to be informed about contemporary events. Recommends instructional techniques and current event issues to encourage student curiosity and involvement. Includes an annotated listing of teacher resources. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Classroom Techniques, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
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Nadeau, Frances A. – Social Studies, 1994
Asserts that most high school students are novices at historical research and have difficulty formulating a research question. Maintains that historical fiction can give students background and serve as a springboard for research projects. Provides a 15-item annotated bibliography of recommended novels. (CFR)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Civil War (United States), Colonial History (United States), Content Area Reading