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Download full textSinger, Alan, Ed. – Social Science Docket, 2003
This Social Science Docket theme issue focuses on teaching local history and included theme and non-themed articles, lesson plans, learning activities, and book, movie, and museum reviews designed for K-12 social studies teachers. Articles and materials in this issue are: "Editing Is Not Censorship" (Alan Singer); "Teachers Respond…
Descriptors: Editing, Elementary Secondary Education, Heritage Education, Local History
Singer, Alan, Ed. – Social Science Docket, 2002
This publication opens with a statement by the 2001-2002 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) President Adrian Davis on the horrific events of September 11, 2001. Davis said that social studies educators need to reinforce the ideals of tolerance, equity, and social justice against a backlash of antidemocratic sentiments and hostile…
Descriptors: Black History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Geography
Koedel, R. Craig – 1983
A syllabus and teaching methods for a community college local history course which focuses on primary sources about southern New Jersey are provided. Emphasis of the course is on how national issues affect local actions. Primary sources dating back to the 17th century are found in documentary collections of local and state archives. The course,…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, History Instruction, Local History, Primary Sources
Chen, Loris – 1998
This unit helps middle school students explore the local face of a global challenge: vanishing farmland and the need for sustainable agriculture. With an eye on the National Geography Standards and five areas of the New Jersey core curriculum standards, this unit also develops the skills needed to contribute toward creative solutions for such…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Conservation Education, Environmental Education, Geography
New Jersey State Dept. of Education, Trenton. Div. of General Academic Education. – 1991
The State of New Jersey has established core proficiencies for those courses most high school students take to meet state graduation requirements. The purpose of the core course proficiencies is to assure that students throughout the state taking similar courses are acquiring the same essential knowledge and skills. This document presents the core…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Core Curriculum, Educational Objectives, Foreign Culture
Peer reviewedWest, George – Social Education, 1997
Presents a lesson plan centering on the importance of Fort Hancock, the military facilities that defend the harbor in New Jersey. Instructional materials include maps, photographs, background material and history, and suggested activities. The lesson could be part of a unit on U.S. foreign policy, military history, or technology and society. (MJP)
Descriptors: Civil Defense, Diplomatic History, Field Trips, Geographic Location
