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The American Cultures Course in Pennsylvania: A Status Report Five Years Later
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Collins, J. Daniel – Social Studies Journal, 1975
This article contains the results of a survey of public secondary schools in Pennsylvania to determine their compliance with the State Board of Education Mandate to teach an interdisciplinary American Cultures course. For journal availability see SO 504 433. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: American Studies, Educational Assessment, Interdisciplinary Approach, Public Schools
Topics in American Studies
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Riddle, James B. – Social Studies Journal, 1975
This article describes a Topics Program in American Studies for college bound and non-college bound high school students. The philosophy behind the program is discussed and outlines of the objectives, skills, and topic titles are presented. For journal availability see SO 504 433. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: American Studies, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development
An Individual Programmed Instructional Experience in Afro-American History
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Heitzmann, William Ray – Social Studies Journal, 1975
The objectives, organization, procedures, suggested resources, and evaluation of a secondary level, individualized program in Afro-American history are provided. (DE)
Descriptors: American Studies, Black Studies, Course Content, Curriculum Development
Five Long Letters.
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Bone, Eric – Social Studies Journal, 1990
Describes the life of former Louisiana governor Huey Long through five fictitious letters. Discusses Long's experiences as a state public service commissioner, governor, and senator. Attributes Long's assassination to his killer's personal motives. Concludes that Long's life showed how much personal power could be gained even in a democracy. (SG)
Descriptors: American Studies, Biographies, Fiction, High School Students