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Peer reviewedSeiter, David M. – Social Studies Journal, 1988
States that local history can be effective in helping students better understand the broader scope of history. Identifies four ERIC documents which will help social studies teachers incorporate local history in their classrooms. Provides bibliographic citations and ordering information. (GEA)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction
Rooze, Gene E. – Elem Sch J, 1969
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development, Educational Resources, History
Peer reviewedGeorge, Albert J.; Castendyk, Christian A. – Social Education, 1975
The case study approach for developing local histories to teach the Bicentennial is examined. The approach of one teacher-developed kit is outlined. (JR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Terry, Steven M., Sr.; Wingo, W. Bruce – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1988
Clarifies the advantages and disadvantages of teaching state and local history. Lists suggestions made by J. J. Blaga and L. E. Nielson for the improvement of state studies. Notes that these suggestions have significance for the long term but that methods for short-term improvement have not been forthcoming. (KO)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction
Direct linkChristensen, Bonnie L.; Arzigian, Constance – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2003
The presentation involves students in a hands-on analysis of artifacts to create a time line of their local area's past societies. This exercise is more of a unit rather than a one-time activity. Procedures, ideas, and background for developing your own unit are presented in this article. The purpose of this unit is to engage students in applying…
Descriptors: Investigations, Scientific Methodology, Archaeology, Research
Download full textTrue, Marshall, Ed.; And Others – 1983
This document presents materials designed to help teachers in Vermont to teach more effectively about that state and its heritage. The materials stem from a conference at which scholars spoke to Vermont teachers about their work and about how it might be taught. Papers presented at the conference are included, as well as sample lessons and units…
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
Knoll, Patricia C., Ed. – 1992
This is the second catalog of the National Park Service's Listing of Education in Archaeological Programs (LEAP). It consists of the information incorporated into the LEAP computerized database between 1990 and 1991. The database is a listing of federal, state, local, and private projects promoting public awareness of U.S. archaeology including…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Audiovisual Aids, Citizen Participation, Curriculum Development
Senesh, Lawrence; And Others – 1976
A social studies curriculum project is described which presents a blueprint for a Colorado community social profile study and suggests ideas for design of a national community model. The purpose of the project, intended for use on the elementary, intermediate, and secondary levels, is to help students develop skills to deal with mobility from…
Descriptors: Community Change, Community Study, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation
