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Peer reviewedArbetman, Lee; And Others – Social Studies, 1979
Explains how community legal resource persons (police officers, lawyers, law students, court employees, legislators, etc.) can contribute to high school students' understanding of the legal system. Suggestions include that the resource person's visit relate to material the class is studying and that the teacher and resource person communicate…
Descriptors: Civics, Class Activities, Community Resources, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedGreathouse, Betty; Young, Barbara Goldman – Social Studies, 1979
Presents a rationale for introducing multiethnic studies into elementary and secondary social studies classrooms and explains how community resources can help students understand themselves and others. Learning activities based on the televised version of Alex Haley's "Roots" are suggested. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Resources, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs
Peer reviewedAlleman, Janet; Brophy, Jere – Social Studies, 1994
Contends that barriers to effective education can be overcome by using the community as a living laboratory for social studies learning. Discusses out-of-school learning opportunities that meet four criteria: (1) goal relevance; (2) appropriate level of difficulty; (3) feasibility; and (4) cost effectiveness. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Community Involvement, Community Resources, Cultural Differences
