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Keefer, Natalie; Lopez, Julia; Young, Jyhane; Haj-Broussard, Michelle – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2020
At the intersection of social studies and world language curricula are opportunities to explore students' prior learning with vocabulary-rich content designed to support language acquisition goals. "Funds of knowledge" is defined as socio-cultural, economic, and historical knowledge from home and community settings. The instructional…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Spanish Speaking, Prior Learning, Teaching Methods
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Schlene, Vickie J. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1992
Lists some of the citations in the ERIC database dealing with teaching global studies in elementary school. Includes teaching methods, works on individual countries, curriculum suggestions, and student activities. Suggests that students need a foundation for a consciousness and acceptance of multicultural realities. (DK)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
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Alleman, Janet; Brophy, Jere – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Reviews the national social studies standards developed and disseminated by the National Council for the Social Studies. Discusses 3 purposes and 10 operating assumptions of the standards. Responds to six questions that examine the standards within the classroom context. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizenship Education, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
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Passe, Jeff – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1988
Argues that citizenship cannot be learned by reading textbooks, but instead is learned through daily interactions. States that the classroom, with its rules, authority, individuals, and groups, allows students to practice citizenship daily. Suggests that instruction focus on immediate student concerns and identifies strategies for connecting…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
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Nielsen, Lynn E.; McClain, Janet – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1990
Delineates five elements of global education curriculum for planning and implementing the elementary social studies curriculum. Provides a sample lesson from the Democratic Classroom Interaction Model that uses art activities and allows students to practice social interaction skills. States that the lesson illustrates a way to integrate global…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Class Activities, Curriculum Development
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Hickey, M. Gail – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Asserts that folktales from around the world can be used in the elementary social studies classroom to teach about cultural traits. Discusses types of folktales and recommends instructional procedures and classroom activities. Maintains that studying folktales can increase children's awareness of moral and social issues. (CFR)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
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Handley, Leslie Mills, Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1989
Focuses on thematic units in elementary social studies, arguing that theme studies engage students, reduce boredom, and encourage cooperation, and more effectively use textbook information. Explores the selection process for choosing themes and subthemes. Illustrates two themes--festivals and buildings/houses--and suggests several activities…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education
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Labbo, Linda D.; And Others – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Provides a curriculum conceptualization combining the new National Geographic Standards with the national standards developed by the National Council for the Social Studies. Presents a recommended list of seven books with accompanying learning activities for teaching about South Africa in the elementary social studies classroom. (CFR)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
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Semrau, Penelope; Boyer, Barbara A. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Describes three computer-based lessons using constructivist learning principles. Includes a telecommunications lesson using an online vendor, an interactive video lesson on van Gogh's paintings, and a CD-ROM lesson on ancient lands. Includes figures depicting screens from all three lessons. (CFR)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Art History, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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McGuire, Margit E. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1991
Presents an interdisciplinary approach to organizing primary school subjects of reading, writing, and mathematics around social studies concepts. The strategy known as the storyline strategy, developed at Jordanhill College of Education in Scotland, is based upon concept development and experiential learning. Illustrates the method with a chart…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Creative Writing, Curriculum Development
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Crenshaw, Shirley; And Others – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1989
Explores how to integrate history content and skill development in elementary social studies. Suggests ways to combine history, language arts, reading, and critical thinking, including teaching history through children's literature, story telling, story writing, and mock trials. Identifies community resources for history projects. Introduces an…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Citizenship Education, Communication Skills, Community Resources