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Rachel K. Turner; Ryan T. Knowles; Joe Cochran – Social Studies, 2024
The marginalization of social studies has led to many questions about how elementary teachers include social studies in their curriculum. Using a survey distributed to Texas teachers, this study explores the instructional strategies, integration emphasis, and content area instructional time utilized in the elementary classroom. Through a…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Educational Strategies, Teaching Methods, Differences
Smirnova, Natalia V. – Social Studies, 2018
The Economics Across the Curriculum approach encourages the integration of economic concepts into various disciplines. This article features the essence of the approach built on best practices described in the literature. Several creative lesson ideas for teaching about money and inflation are showcased. These lessons were field-tested by high…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Teaching Methods, Money Management, Best Practices

Fishman, Joseph – Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the debate about the presentation of world problems in textbooks. Argues that teachers need to be informed about the issues and the depth that can be provided by an interdisciplinary inquiry. Suggests that most mathematics and social studies teachers should take part in a mutual inquiry of world problems. (DK)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematics

Jebsen, Harry, Jr. – Social Studies, 1984
How sport history can be taught through two central themes of U.S. history--racial policy and the development of a bureaucratic, highly organized society--is discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Athletics, Course Content, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach

Hatcher, Barbara; Sunal, Cynthia – Social Studies, 1983
Objectives and content of an interdisciplinary social studies-art program for elementary children are discussed. A sample lesson and evaluation activities from a successfully implemented pilot program are provided. (RM)
Descriptors: Art Education, Course Content, Educational Objectives, Interdisciplinary Approach

Waterbury, Ronald – Social Studies, 1993
Describes the development and implementation of interdisciplinary four world studies courses at Queens College (City University of New York). Discusses the planning process in which teaching teams from the social sciences and humanities developed course content and objectives. States that the courses were designed to be part of the undergraduate…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development

Singleton, Laurel R. – Social Studies, 1997
Identifies and discusses six themes for teaching "History and Nature of Science and Technology" developed by a teacher enhancement workshop. The themes are designed to provide instructional guidelines for teachers developing courses in this area. Includes sample project descriptions, learning outcomes, and instructional activities. (MJP)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction

Ahmed, Ali Jimale; Markovitz, Irving Leonard – Social Studies, 1993
Contends that teaching world studies requires breaking down cultural barriers. Describes a world studies course in which African literature is used to provide a pluralistic view of encounters between African and European civilizations. Includes descriptions and interpretations of the books used in the course. (CFR)
Descriptors: African Literature, Afrocentrism, Content Area Reading, Course Content

Evans, Ronald W.; Pang, Valerie Ooka – Social Studies, 1995
Defends the history National Standards as an excellent and inclusive guide to the broad topics and themes appropriate to a U. S. history course. Nonetheless, characterizes the Standards as pedagogically conservative. Recommends an alternative approach emphasizing critical thinking and interdisciplinary instruction. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Conservatism, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking