Utilization of the Newspaper in the Micro-Society Classroom.

Sorgman, Margo; Sorenson, Marilou

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ERIC Number: EJ287499

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1983

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Utilization of the Newspaper in the Micro-Society Classroom.

Sorgman, Margo; Sorenson, Marilou

Georgia Social Science Journal, v14 n1 p18-22 Win 1983

Through the use of newspapers in a micro-society classroom, students begin to understand: (1) the forces which shape communities; (2) the contributions of newspapers in recording community experiences; and (3) the role students can play in shaping their communities. Activities for each section of the newspaper are suggested. (CS)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Community Relations, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Newspapers, Social Studies

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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