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Peer reviewedClarke, Gerry; Smyth, Joanne – Canadian Social Studies, 1993
Describes a project that uses childrens' literature to teach social studies and history in elementary classrooms. Reviews research which suggests that students at this level prefer to read narrative literature rather than traditional textbooks. Describes the project's impact on participating students and teachers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedClarke, Gerry; And Others – Thresholds in Education, 1993
Inspired by Brendan's fantastic sea adventures, this article describes a cooperative university-faculty project to redesign the elementary social studies curriculum in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The new plan employs literature (biography, historical novels, travel accounts, myths and legends, religious stories, poetry, and drama) to enliven study…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Geography
