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Peer reviewedTucker, James – Journal of Education, 1993
Reflects on the author's experiences teaching a course on great documents in American history to high school students, concentrating on teaching the Declaration of Independence and the "Federalist Papers." Countering the students' tendencies toward superficial reading and encouraging deep analysis are the teacher's primary goals. (SLD)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, High Schools, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedMurray, William J. – Social Studies Journal, 1991
Discusses a high school unit on First Amendment rights developed for a gifted students class in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Describes the unit's origins and procedures, such as issues studied and the use of research projects, guest speakers, and field trips. Emphasizes students' interest in learning about their rights. Identifies critical…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
