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| Canadian Social Studies | 7 |
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| Dale, Jack | 1 |
| Ellis, Julia | 1 |
| Gibson, Susan | 1 |
| Parsons, Jim | 1 |
| Rose, Sheila D. | 1 |
| Shields, Pat | 1 |
| Shields, Patricia | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 3 |
| Teachers | 3 |
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Peer reviewedParsons, Jim – Canadian Social Studies, 2000
Discusses the benefits of using oral history in social studies. Describes the process of oral history projects by discussing (1) how to introduce oral history to the students, (2) preparation for the project, (3) organizing and evaluating the research, and (4) publishing an oral history. Considers a variation on oral history. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Family History, Oral History, Relevance (Education)
Peer reviewedDale, Jack – Canadian Social Studies, 2000
Describes a global issues project in which students modeled the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Discusses project aspects while focusing on the use of the Alta Vista Forum for web-based threaded discussion. (CMK)
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Peer reviewedShields, Pat – Canadian Social Studies, 1999
Contends that students should learn about the role of women in Canadian history through research-based projects that focus on the lives of unknown and famous unknown women and that emphasize primary sources and media as important resources. Provides a number of activities that can be adapted for elementary or secondary students. (CMK)
Descriptors: Citizenship, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedRose, Sheila D. – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Provides a brief overview of the educational conditions in Canada's Yukon Territory and discusses their effect on curriculum development. Describes three social studies curriculum projects from inception to completion. The projects are "Our Land Too: Women of Canada and the Northwest 1860-1914"; "Klondike Gold"; and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
Peer reviewedShields, Patricia – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Describes student projects and simulations designed to enrich social studies instruction. Students collected primary and secondary sources for a media kit on Russian economic development. Another group constructed a time line for a Canadian historical figure. Includes tips for designing and facilitating successful projects. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedEllis, Julia – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Contends that it is important and challenging for teachers to know about students and their lives. Describes a program in which student teachers conduct research into the attitudes and interests of their students. Asserts that, by being attuned to student realities, teachers can be more effective in curriculum development and instruction. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Preservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedGibson, Susan – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Describes classroom activities designed to make an elementary class' study of people's contributions to Alberta's (Canada) history more culturally relevant for both the native and non-native students. The activities centered on student research of famous local people of the past. The projects included writing assignments, interviews, and artworks.…
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Cultural Awareness, Educational Policy, Elementary Education
