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Download full textYoder, Myron E.; Bell, Melissa W. – 2002
For social studies teachers, good social studies requires good reading, writing, and mathematics skills. In addition, the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) administers reading, writing, and mathematics assessments to students at specific grade levels. Through many years of working together with their classes and with the "We the…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Citizenship Education, Critical Reading
Peer reviewedHenderson, Rodger C. – Journal of the Middle States Council for the Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the history, development, and addition of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution. Describes the role of delegates from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in this process. Includes a bibliography and suggestions for planning student assignments and activities on this topic. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Constitutional History, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedKnapp, Peter – Update on Law-Related Education, 1993
Contends that teaching U.S. history and law are inextricably intertwined. Presents nine instructional strategies and accompanying examples to illustrate effective instruction combining law-related education and history. Includes lists of recommended resources and a teacher's bibliography. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Community Resources, Constitutional History, Educational Strategies
Newmann, Fred M. – 1991
This project developed a conceptualization of higher order thinking, dimensions of classroom thoughtfulness, and an assessment exercise applicable to diverse topics taught in more than 70 classes in 11 high schools. Generic qualities of classroom thoughtfulness were not generally associated with the persuasiveness of student writing on a…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Critical Thinking, Educational Assessment, Educational Research
