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Peer reviewedChilcoat, George W. – Social Studies, 1988
Discusses the use of a "crankie," a simple story device made from a cardboard box, in studying women's history in the high school classroom. Presents an example of a crankie story which focuses on Rosa Parks and the Montgomery (Alabama) bus boycott. Describes an evaluation process and assesses the activity's instructional value. (GEA)
Descriptors: Class Activities, High Schools, History Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedChilcoat, George W. – Social Studies, 1996
Describes the procedures, preparation, and background material necessary for a class to produce an updated version of a living newspaper puppet play. These plays, originally produced by the Federal Theater Project, took a strong editorial position while examining and satirizing political issues. (MJP)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creative Dramatics, Discovery Learning, Dramatic Play
