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Araboglou, Argy – Social Studies, 1993
Asserts that students have little knowledge about the operation of local government. Discusses a three-day interdisciplinary lesson about water management and local government for the elementary grades. Includes descriptions of laboratory exercises, homework assignments, and class discussions. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Mac Donald, David R.; Karayan, Michael S. – 1999
In this lesson plan, the city of Malibu (CA) is at the mercy of the weather phenomenon El Nino. The press secretary for the Mayor of Malibu recognizes an opportunity to turn this potential natural disaster into a re-election campaign. A task force will be assembled to protect the lives and property of the community. Students role play members of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, City Government, Elections, Emergency Programs
Evans, Stanley R. – 1986
Considering that the lower ability student in the seventh and eighth grades faces problems of emotion, identity, and self-motivation, there is a need for a more activity-based, exploratory curriculum that gives students responsibility for their learning and living. An interdisciplinary local studies approach was adopted for this six-week unit…
Descriptors: Community Study, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials