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Civics: If Not, Why Not?

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Davis, James E.; Fernlund, Phyllis Maxey – Social Studies, 1995

Asserts that the status of civics, a formal course of instruction in middle/junior high schools, is alarming. Maintains that civic or citizenship education is the central purpose of social studies. Provides a context and suggested content for a civics course. (CFR)

Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education

America's Youngest Citizens: Close Up for Grades 1-8.

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Gustafson, Marcia H.; Meagher, Laura Y. – Social Studies, 1993

Describes programs of the Close Up Foundation for young students. Discusses group projects developed for the Civic Achievement Award Program that emphasize community service and cooperative learning. Concludes with a description of plans to develop Close Up programs for the elementary grades. (CFR)

Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Class Activities

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Citizenship Responsibility	2
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Citizen Role	1
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Elementary Education	1
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