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Peer reviewedPenna, Anthony N. – Social Studies, 1995
Describes the origins, development, and products of the slow- learner social studies curriculum development project at Carnegie-Mellon University (Pennsylvania) in the late 1960s. Maintains that this project represented the last wave of curriculum projects to emerge from the national reform efforts following Sputnik. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Environment, Educational History
Peer reviewedSunal, Cynthia Szymanski; And Others – Social Studies, 1995
Maintains that Venezuela has many U.S. ties because of its relative proximity and economic significance. Asserts that the Five Themes of Geography can be used to design effective classroom lessons about Venezuela. Presents five activities that include student objectives, necessary materials, and step-by-step instructional procedures. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
