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Peer reviewedPolos, Nicholas C. – Social Studies Review, 1974
A framework is suggested for an environmental education course of study integrated with a social science program. (KM)
Descriptors: Ecology, Environmental Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Land Use
Peer reviewedLong, Bob – Social Studies Review, 1983
The "Olympic Heritage" year in California provides an excellent opportunity to motivate students to examine their heritage from ancient Greece and to advance cross-curricular coordination. The very successful 1981-82 "Shakespeare Year" program can be used as a model. A proposed Olympic project is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedRowley-Rotunno, Virginia; Maben, Jerrold William – Social Studies Review, 1976
Describes and evaluates environmental studies programs designed to emphasize positive action learning in environmental improvement through selected field experiences of an interdisciplinary nature. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Environmental Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedCaldwell, Jo Ann – Social Studies Review, 1984
The Young Historians project provides abundant opportunities for students in grades one through six to apply basic reading, writing, listening, speaking, and computing skills learned during reading and math and to learn firsthand about their own heritage and the many resources in their own community. (RM)
Descriptors: Community Resources, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts
Peer reviewedProkop, Harvey L. – Social Studies Review, 1985
The new K-12 economics education program being implemented by the San Diego City (California) schools is described. A brief historical background, a rationale, what constitutes the program for grades 9-12, and how the program is being implemented are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Economics Education, Educational Change
Peer reviewedLipsky, William E. – Social Studies Review, 1976
Discusses five innovative social studies projects which employ conceptual frameworks, discovery learning, and multimedia presentations. The projects generally reflect the ideas of the "new social studies." Projects discussed are The Family of Man, From Subject to Citizen, Patterns in Human History, Geography in an Urban Age, and…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning, Educational Innovation
