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McGowan, Tom; Sesow, F. William – Journal of Rural and Small Schools, 1987
Describes introductory social studies unit which involves fifth grade Adams (Nebraska) students in concrete experiences (scavenger hunt) with their local environment to enable them to relate difficult social science concepts with familiar points of reference, reverse student negativism toward social studies, and motivate students to view social…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Field Studies, Grade 5
