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| Social Studies | 3 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
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| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPetitt, Elizabeth; Ochoa, Anna S. – Social Studies, 1991
Identifies writing projects, children's literature, role-playing activities, and community resources that teachers can use in instructing young children about the Bill of Rights. Reminds teachers not to be overzealous in presenting the subject. Suggests that guest speakers and field trips are likely to have a greater impact upon students than most…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Citizenship Education, Community Resources, Constitutional Law
Peer reviewedPahl, Ronald H. – Social Studies, 1991
Provides an annotated bibliography of materials for use in teaching about the Bill of Rights. Includes items selected for their breadth of instructional techniques, variety of sources, and uniqueness. States prices and directions for obtaining the materials. (SG)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law
Peer reviewedPatrick, John J. – Social Studies, 1991
Identifies and discusses four keys to improved constitutional rights instruction: (1) systematic emphasis on core ideas and issues; (2) analysis and appraisal of core ideas and issues in primary documents; (3) analysis and appraisal of core ideas and issues in judicial cases; and (4) active learning by inquiring students with the help of…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Classroom Environment, Concept Formation
