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Download full textHeath, Phillip A. – 1988
The current trend to include the relationships of science and technology to human societies in the social studies curriculum is the focus of this ERIC Digest. The Digest discusses: (1) major themes in education on science/technology/society (STS); (2) the rationale for emphasizing STS in the social studies; and (3) how to include STS in the…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Enrichment
Patrick, John J. – 2002
Civic education is the teaching of knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to become a responsible and effective citizen of a representative and constitutional democracy. Although civic education has been part of the core curriculum of elementary and secondary schools since the founding of the United States, in recent years leaders in…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Democracy, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Hoge, John D. – 1988
This ERIC digest discusses civic education in U.S. schools in terms of: (1) its meaning; (2) its place in the curriculum; (3) its effects on learners; and (4) suggested methods of improving it. Civic education involves the development of skills in making decisions about public issues and participating in public affairs and encompasses the…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics
Patrick, John J. – 1991
Education for citizenship in a constitutional democracy has been a long-standing goal of schools in the United States. To achieve this goal, students must learn their civil rights and responsibilities in a free society. This ERIC Digest discusses: (1) the importance of teaching about the responsibilities of citizenship; (2) deficiencies in…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Civil Liberties
Bahmueller, Charles F. – 1992
"CIVITAS" is a curriculum framework that specifies core ideas for civic education in the U.S. constitutional democracy. It reviews what adults should know and be able to do to as effective citizens. CIVITAS was developed by the Center for Civic Education in cooperation with the Council for the Advancement of Citizenship and with support…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Civics, Democratic Values
Kirby, Kathleen – 1989
Community service is a voluntary contribution to the commonweal that teaches valuable lessons about the responsibilities of citizenship in a free society. Vital services are provided through thousands of organizations created to meet needs not otherwise provided for by government. Participation in these community service projects help create a…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Programs
