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Peer reviewedYager, Robert E. – Social Science Record, 1989
Suggests that, when real issues and problems are used as themes, student motivation and interest are significantly enhanced. Recommends using issue orientation to empower students to become problem solvers. Provides examples of projects used successfully in middle schools on the issue of smokers' versus nonsmokers' rights. (NL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Current Events
