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Direct linkSteinbrink, John E.; Cook, Jeremy W. – Social Studies, 2002
Social Security is a contemporary topic that exemplifies a social issue-centered approach to social studies, one that allows students to get beyond the school walls to analyze a contemporary topic that ultimately affects virtually everyone. In this article, the authors provide a brief history of Social Security, describe how it is funded and…
Descriptors: Social Studies, United States History, Federal Legislation, Current Events
Toro, Leonor; And Others – 1983
Designed as a teacher resource, the booklet contains nine short lessons related to events in United States history that are remembered in August: the birthday of Francis Scott Key, composer of the national anthem (August 1); the first United States census (August 1); the birthday of Herbert Hoover, 31st President (August 2); the birthday of Julian…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education, Females
