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Peer reviewedAtkinson, Bill – History and Social Science Teacher, 1981
Describes how semantic mapping and semantic features analysis were used to teach reading skills and social studies in two eighth grade classes. In mapping the word "transportation," students listed examples of and relationships between vehicles, fuel, and place concepts. In the semantic features analysis, they compared characteristics of…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Grade 8, Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools
Kapinus, Barbara; Haynes, Jacqueline A. – 1983
A study investigated the effect of underlining, naturally occurring prior knowledge, induced prior knowledge, and placement order of text information on students' immediate and delayed recall of unfamiliar text. Two reading passages of approximately 800 words were generated on the topic of computers, each with sections of information judged…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Grade 8, Junior High Schools, Prior Learning
Stafford, Alva R. – 1981
This curriculum guide is designed for use with the Charles E. Merrill textbook "Focus on Earth Science" and with the laboratory manual, teaching guide, and student review and reinforcement guide which accompany the textbook. Suggested time allotment, major concepts, instructional objectives, assessment items, available materials (such as…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Guides, Earth Science
Reese, Marianne – 1983
Developed for eighth grade students reading on or above grade level, this self-correcting unit covers the background of the Constitution, the Preamble, the seven articles, and the amendments. Material is divided into two sections. The teacher section outlines activities, materials, evaluation options, and follow-up activities. A crossword puzzle…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Content Area Reading, Grade 8, Individualized Reading
Peer reviewedVan Middendorp, Judy E.; Lee, Sharon – Social Studies, 1994
Contends that historical fiction can generate lively discussions among students about relevant social science concepts and contemporary social problems. Discusses why literature is a preferable alternative to many history and social studies textbooks. Presents a literature-based unit for eighth-grade U.S. history. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedBarclay, Susanne – Canadian Social Studies, 1995
Presents practical suggestions for resources and instructional strategies for teaching the Holocaust to middle school students. Describes the experiences of a classroom teacher working with an eighth-grade class on the topic of the Holocaust. Discusses the use of novels and includes a list of 11 recommended titles. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Classroom Techniques, Content Area Reading, Ethnic Discrimination
Tyrell, Jean – 1983
Ways in which social studies teachers can help students in grades 6, 7, and 8 improve their reading comprehension and understanding of social studies ideas and concepts are discussed, and sample reading comprehension activities are provided. First, teachers must choose a textbook with readability and concept levels appropriate for their students.…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Content Area Reading, Critical Reading, Grade 6
