An Academic Tournament: One Means of Building Excellence in the Social Studies.

Hudgins, William B., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ300619

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1984

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An Academic Tournament: One Means of Building Excellence in the Social Studies.

Hudgins, William B., Jr.

Georgia Social Science Journal, v15 n2 p16-21 Spr 1984

Interscholastic competition is an excellent means for showcasing social studies for students, parents, and the local community. Described is a social studies tournament as designed by one high school. Specifically discussed are tournament divisions, format, content, team selection and composition, instrument preparation and scoring, tournament administration, student recognition, and debriefing. (RM)

Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Educational Innovation, High Schools, Interschool Communication, Program Descriptions, Program Development, Program Implementation, Public Relations, Social Studies

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers

Language: English

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