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Levy, Brett L. M.; Learned, Julie E.; Harris, Cornelia B. – Social Education, 2022
Although many adults perceive young "digital natives" as savvy about our new media landscape, youth are regularly fooled by inaccurate stories and online scams. Furthermore, beyond the threat of outright false information, young people encounter confusing half-truths, misleading arguments, and disguised efforts to collect their personal…
Descriptors: Media Literacy, Citizen Participation, Accuracy, Information Sources
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Thornburg, Kathy R. – Social Education, 1983
The familial understanding and locale relationship understanding of young children was investigated. Findings support the theory that social studies and other learning need to be more concrete for young children. (AM)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Elementary Education
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Fraenkel, Jack R. – Social Education, 1992
Discusses Hilda Taba's ideas and influence on the social studies curriculum and her work on a project to develop instructional guides for social studies teachers. Explores the importance of developing multiple objectives and organizing subject matter into key concepts, organizing ideas, and specific facts. Recommends emphasis on thinking, people,…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
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Steinbrink, John E.; Jones, Robert M. – Social Education, 1980
Traces the increasing concern among Americans over the energy situation and the state of the economy. Stresses the responsibility of the schools in educating students in matters of energy and the influence of energy on economic growth. A conceptual structure for an energy curriculum in social studies is presented. (DB)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education