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Download full textSocial Security Administration (DHHS), Washington, DC. – 1997
This set of materials for high school students explains the Social Security system. It consists of five lessons and an overview lesson that may be taught separately. To support the lessons, a videotape, fact sheets, student handouts, and quizzes are included. Handouts are in large print and are suitable for use as black line masters for…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Economics, Government Role, High Schools
Peer reviewedFleming, Dan B.; McAuley, William J. – Educational Gerontology, 1987
Examined the treatment of Social Security, civil rights, political power, and population trends in 19 secondary schools' United States history and government textbooks. Found that only Social Security was given adequate treatment. Concluded that the coverage of aging issues in secondary textbooks was generally weak and insufficient. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Civil Rights, History Textbooks, Older Adults
