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Doing Local History: A Case Study of New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Marino, Michael P.; Crocco, Margaret Smith – Social Studies, 2012
This article provides a methodology that teachers can use to incorporate themes and ideas related to local history in their classrooms. Using the city of New Brunswick, New Jersey as a case study, the article offers different approaches that allow local history to be connected to wider themes in American history. The focus here on a small,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, History, Local Issues, United States History
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Elementary School Children about Water Management and Local Government.
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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
Effects of Participatory Learning Programs in Middle and High School Civic Education.
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Kim, Simon; And Others – Social Studies, 1996
Evaluates three participatory civic education learning programs developed by the Citizenship Education Clearing House: the Election Program, Missouri State Government Program, and the Metropolitan Issues Program. Evaluation consisted of questionnaires, observation, and interviews. Discovers that the programs are both popular and effective. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizenship Education, Civics, Experiential Learning