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Kayla Lewis – Multicultural Perspectives, 2024
Overwhelmingly, elementary social studies standards focus on Native Americans in past tense. If elementary teachers follow state curriculum for social studies, students are often not provided the opportunity to learn about Native people in the present. The purposes of this study were to (a) determine the number of current state elementary (K-5)…
Descriptors: State Standards, Social Studies, Units of Study, Elementary Education
Stewart, Mary Amanda; Walker, Katie – TESOL Journal, 2017
Although, traditionally, the purpose of the social studies class in secondary schools is to teach content knowledge, this article argues that historical learning can be a powerful vehicle for English language development for late-arrival English learners (ELs) in middle and high schools. ELs bring a wealth of life experiences, diverse…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, History
Reisman, Abby – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2017
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) call on science and social studies teachers to engage in literacy instruction that prepares students for the academic rigors of college. The Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) designed a framework to address the challenge of literacy-content integration. At the heart of the intervention are fill-in-the-blank…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Course Content, Common Core State Standards, Science Instruction
Weber, George – Phi Delta Kappan, 1975
Presents arguments against the inclusion of "Man: A Course of Study" in the social science curriculum of the intermediate grades. (IRT)
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Education, Federal Programs, Instructional Materials

Graves, Howard – History Teacher, 1992
Suggests a method for teaching history as a means of exposing students to and enabling them to internalize historical definitions, theories, and uses. Lists topics that should be discussed in an introductory unit on the nature of history. Includes an appendix setting out a schedule of themes for the unit. (SG)
Descriptors: Course Content, Higher Education, History Instruction, Introductory Courses

Susskind, Jacob L. – Social Studies Journal, 1975
Eight lessons for elementary students which increase sensitivity for the aging process are presented. For journal availability see annotation SO 504 171. (DE)
Descriptors: Age, Course Content, Elementary Education, Humanistic Education

Ching, Darwin – Educational Perspectives, 1976
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Futures (of Society), Legal Education
Bulka, Sora F.; Wolowelsky, Joel B. – 1990
The various aspects of an advanced placement seminar in the history of Europe are presented. Descriptions of the high school that offers the seminar, their admissions policy, and seminar coordination are included. Thirty-six unit topics, organized in the form of a calendar of lessons and assignments also are listed, as are a number of sample essay…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Organization
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Design Branch. – 1988
Developed for senior high school social studies classes, this Alberta (Canada) curriculum guide provides: (1) a social studies program rationale and philosophy; (2) social studies education's goals and objectives; (3) a general statement of the content and time allotment of required and elective social studies courses; and (4) evaluation…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives

Massialas, Bryon G. – Social Education, 1972
Program infusion, unit of study and separate course approaches to population education are discussed. Springboards" are though provoking materials which motivate students into conducting an inquiry on the subject. Teacher questioning techniques are illustrated. (VW)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Population Education

Laing, Annette – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 2003
Provides background information on the "Atlantic World" and discusses how the author created a course on this topic. Describes two course units used, the assignments, and the student response. Includes a bibliography of course materials. (CMK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Strategies, Global Approach, Higher Education

Townsend, Kenneth – 1983
This curriculum guide presents a course description for teaching North Carolina state history and heritage to eighth grade students. A general topical outline, a list of resource materials, and 10 learning objectives are provided. Specific course topics, suggested class activities, and references to designated pages within the selected resource…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Course Content, Curriculum Guides, Grade 8
COGSWELL, JOHN F. – 1966
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER SIMULATION TECHNIQUES WERE APPLIED IN A STUDY OF INNOVATION FOR A 10TH-GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE. THE COURSE CONTENT WAS AMERICAN HISTORY WHICH WAS DIVIDED INTO 10 CONTENT AREAS SUCH AS COLONIAL, REVOLUNTIONARY, AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMERICAN. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COURSE INCLUDED TEAM TEACHING, LECTURES, MEDIA…
Descriptors: American History, Course Content, Course Organization, Grade 10

Fernekes, William R. – Social Science Record, 1987
Explores questions raised in discussions of genocide and reviews ways in which the topic can be investigated. Argues that no matter what the outcome of student inquiry, it is essential that schools carefully and comprehensively include the study of genocide in social studies curricula as a means of reducing the potential for its occurrence. (GEA)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Concept Teaching, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content
Gillespie, Judith A.; Patrick, John J. – 1975
This second of three units to the 12th-grade first-semester "Comparing Political Experiences" course provides 20 student activities that examine political resources such as wealth, skills, status, information, and ideas. The activities and readings are divided into six sections which stress the alternative patterns of political resources…
Descriptors: Civics, Class Activities, Course Content, Grade 12