A Pocketful of History.

Field, Sherry L.; Labbo, Linda D.

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ERIC Number: EJ496948

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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A Pocketful of History.

Field, Sherry L.; Labbo, Linda D.

Social Studies and the Young Learner, v7 n2 p4-7 Nov-Dec 1994

Discusses the Pocketful of History project, which uses historical fiction and biographies to fill in gaps in student knowledge and engage children in meaningful learning experiences. Presents examples of seven historical figures featured in the project. (CFR)

Descriptors: Assignments, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Fiction, History Instruction, Learning Activities, Picture Books, Social Studies, Student Interests, Teacher Behavior, Teaching Methods, Textbook Content, United States History

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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