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Peer reviewedKinney, Mark B. – Social Studies, 1993
Describes a project in which selected minority students interacted with adults over 60-years old in an Elderhostel program. Discusses the origins and implementation procedures of the project. Provides suggestions for adapting the program for use in social studies classes. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cross Age Teaching, Curriculum Design, Field Trips
Peer reviewedWillison, Scott; Ruane, Patricia – Social Studies, 1995
Describes the design and development of a K-8 curriculum designed to encourage student respect for senior citizens through experiential and academic studies. Outlines activities conducted by students at various grade levels. Includes an annotated book list of children's literature on aging and the elderly. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Childrens Literature, Community Services, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedSears, Alan; Bidlake, George – Social Studies, 1991
Presents a program for making oral history real to elementary children by sponsoring a senior citizens' tea. Describes the experiences of the children in preparing and giving the tea. Discusses the program's benefits of enhancing the store of information about community history and oral history and promoting student use of language in many forms.…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Elementary Education, Grade 5, Grade 6
