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Lentini, Anthony – Social Science Record, 1987
Presents a history of world history instruction as it has evolved since the 1890s in the United States focusing on New York state. Concludes that the latest revisions have restored chronology; eliminated any attempt at universal history; decreased the presence of the social sciences; and retained the option for a topical treatment within a…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Global Approach, Historiography
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Naitove, Christine – Social Science Record, 1985
An intensive five-day all-day humanities course on 18th century thought and culture for eighth graders that involved 11 different departments is described. The course helped students recognize that what they were taught in one class could reinforce and illuminate what they were learning in another course. (RM)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Drama, Grade 8, History Instruction
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Bernstein, Richard B. – Social Science Record, 1995
Presents seven exemplar lessons on Native American cultures from a spiral curriculum on United States history. Includes lessons from the kindergarten, middle school, and secondary levels. Describes teacher rationale statements and a grading rubric for middle school essays. (CFR)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Books, Classroom Techniques