Native Americans In Elementary School Social Studies Textbooks.

Ferguson, Maxel J.; Fleming, Dan B.

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ERIC Number: EJ295682

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Publication Date: 1984

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Native Americans In Elementary School Social Studies Textbooks.

Ferguson, Maxel J.; Fleming, Dan B.

Journal of American Indian Education, v23 n2 p10-15 Jan 1984

Examines the treatment of Native Americans in 34 elementary social studies textbooks on the adopted textbook list in Virginia. Explains how ten basic concepts are covered, what evaluative terms are used to describe Native Americans, and how Native Americans are treated in pictures in the texts. (SB)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Illustrations, Language Usage, Social Studies, Textbook Evaluation, Textbooks, United States History

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Virginia

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