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Lay, Eldonna – Social Studies Review, 1982
Describes resources used to teach local history at the third-grade level in El Cajon, California. The content of the resources is described as well as the methods used to develop the resources. (AM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Grade 3

Herring, Ron; Weil, Jonathan – Social Studies Review, 1998
Describes the Contemporary World History Project (CWHP), a year-long, two-part program that integrates the study of world problems within a traditional world history curriculum. Outlines the two parts, historical background and a simulation, and the objectives fulfilled by CWHP. Notes the variety of project topics available to teachers. (DSK)
Descriptors: Current Events, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning

Sabato, George F. – Social Studies Review, 1998
Summarizes an experiential training trip for teachers and river guides in the Auburn State Recreation Area (California). Explores the connection of man with water and relates this connection to the California History/Social Studies Framework. Outlines themes for student research and recommends resources for teacher training and for curriculum…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education

Brugh, Mike – Social Studies Review, 1997
Offers some examples of integrating character education into curriculum and instruction through service learning and provides a rationale for incorporating service learning throughout the grades. Briefly summarizes educational research supporting service learning and identifies five critical elements of service learning projects. Provides a list…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Responsibility

Clifford, Susan – Social Studies Review, 1993
Contends that all genuine learning is active, not passive. Asserts that three educational principles are the foundation of effective social studies instruction: (1) active learning; (2) integration of language arts; and (3) appeal to multiple intelligences. Provides a history lesson plan based on these principles. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Colonial History (United States), Curriculum Development, Educational Philosophy

Kincade, Laura – Social Studies Review, 1996
Describes a high school U.S. history class that combines experiential learning with local history. The class models their historical inquiry after a fictional character in, "The Secret of Gumbo Grove," who uncovers her hometown's secrets. A class trip to the local cemetery provides opportunities for historical research. (MJP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning, Educational Change