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Peer reviewedNaylor, David T.; Smith, Bruce D. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1993
Asserts that holidays offer excellent opportunities to teach about cultural diversity and enrich the social studies curriculum. Provides five activities for teaching about holidays in elementary schools. Includes three charts keyed to the activities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cultural Enrichment, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedNaylor, David T.; Smith, Bruce D. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1993
Asserts that celebration of holidays, long a significant aspect of elementary social studies, has been abandoned by many schools because of controversy. Argues that holidays serve important societal functions and are part of the public culture. Provides criteria for establishing school policies about holidays and their celebration. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Activities, Cultural Context, Cultural Enrichment
