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Peer reviewedZarnowski, Myra – Social Science Record, 1990
Describes a sixth grade class in which students examined World War II throughout a school year. Identifies curiosity as the factor that helped children most in learning about the war. Reviews teaching strategies used and kinds of questions students asked. Discusses student problems with the vocabulary of the subject matter. Includes student…
Descriptors: Curiosity, Grade 6, History Instruction, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedRuest, Linda D. – Social Science Record, 1994
Asserts that successful teaching and learning can be summarized in one word: collaboration. Discusses cooperative learning and three types of collaboration: (1) collaboration among teachers; (2) collaboration between student and teacher; and (3) collaboration among students. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Cooperative Planning, Grade 6, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedBackner, Amie Judith – Social Science Record, 1993
Contends that students enjoy social studies instruction more when new information can be personalized and reshaped into original material. Reports on the content and teaching methods used in an ancient middle east unit designed for the sixth grade. Includes three charts and one table that illustrate the instructional strategies. (CFR)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Archaeology, Biographies, Class Activities
