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Roe, Kathleen; Corsaro, James – 1983
This book, part of the Touchstones to Local History project of Russell Sage College, is designed for social studies teachers seeking to incorporate local history in their social studies curricula by utilizing local history materials. Ten forms of historical materials are reviewed in terms of their classroom use: published resources, personal…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction, Instructional Materials
Begos, Jane D.; And Others – 1991
These documents are designed to help seventh grade students in New York State understand the role of women and the structure and function of the family in both New York and U.S. history. Students are introduced to the state's first two first ladies: Cornelia Tappen Clinton (1744-1800) and Sarah Livingston Jay (1756-1802). Between 1777 and 1804,…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Grade 7, History Instruction, Junior High Schools
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Newman, Marc – Social Education, 1995
Maintains that, although slavery is a major topic in U.S. history, the geographical focus is primarily on the South. Discusses slavery and two slave revolts in colonial New York in the early 1700s. Includes descriptions of the slave revolts and two information tables. (CFR)
Descriptors: Black Culture, Black History, Civil Liberties, Colonial History (United States)
Filor, Anna May, Comp. – 1992
This monograph, developed to enrich the literature on multiculturalism, includes 25 articles on the subject. The articles are: (1) "Multiculturalism and an Assessment of Its Critics: Key to an Understanding and Acceptance" (A. J. Williams-Myers); (2) "The New Demographics" (Charles G. Treadwell); (3) "'Multiple…
Descriptors: Art Education, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), History Instruction
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New York State Council for the Social Studies. – 1989
The use of historical records and documents can help students to connect more meaningfully to the past, and lead them to an increased understanding of and participation in their communities. The Regents of New York State have included the use of historical records and documents in their recommendations for the improvement of elementary and…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Educational Objectives
Stoeberl, Todd – 1999
This lesson traces the use of Eleanor Roosevelt's retreat, Val-Kill, a "shack" (actually a stone cottage) built in 1925 on the grounds of the Roosevelt family estate at Hyde Park (New York), and how it nurtured her spirit, personal style, and humanitarian efforts. The lesson explains that Eleanor and her women friends later expanded the…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Females, Historic Sites, History Instruction
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Schechter, Stephen L.; Coon, Charles – Social Science Record, 1995
Asserts that public policy analysis has a time-honored tradition in civics education. Provides a four-part teachers' rationale for including the study of child-labor legislation in social studies courses. Includes a five-part classroom format for teaching public policy analysis. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Labor, Child Welfare, Citizenship Education, Civics
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Coleman, Rhoda, Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Presents reviews of four CD-ROM products developed by Scholastic Books, Inc. Maintains that each of the programs makes extensive use of primary sources and heighten student interest. Discusses products that cover Greek mythology, the sinking of the "Titanic," Malcolm X, and immigrants at Ellis Island. (CFR)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Blacks, Childrens Literature, Computer Uses in Education
Schechter, Stephen L., Ed.; Bernstein, Richard B., Ed. – 1990
This document presents learning materials designed to support school and community activities dealing with the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, and particularly with New York State's role in the nation's constitutional history. The following materials concerning school and community activities are included: "'Congress Shall Make No…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Programs, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law
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Stein, Maren A. – Social Science Record, 1995
Maintains that the expansion of voting rights to African Americans and women is an appropriate topic for Social Studies courses. Discusses suffrage in New York state between 1848 and 1920. Includes a table depicting the women's suffrage campaign in New York state and a list of other resources on the topic. (CFR)
Descriptors: Blacks, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques, Constitutional History
Howlett, Charles F., Ed.; And Others – Journal of Historical Inquiry, 1987
Secondary level student historians used oral history interviews, local records, newspapers, and personal events to depict the story of their town, Amityville, New York. Students chose their own topics, researched available materials, and wrote the papers. Many of the articles are enhanced with interesting local photography. An illuminating picture…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Community Study, Family History, High Schools
Ryan, Joseph J. – Communicator, 1979
Describing the development, organization, and activities of a living history program designed around principles of experiential learning to stimulate student interest in American history, this article discusses the interdisciplinary approach and includes a schedule of a day-long field trip simulating garrison life 200 years ago. (SB)
Descriptors: American History, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Demonstration Programs
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Cultural Education Center. – 1985
Derived from an exhibit produced cooperatively by the New York State Archives and the New York State Museum for the Franklin D. Roosevelt Centennial, and designed to provide secondary students with first-hand exposure to New York during the Great Depression, this packet contains a teacher's guide and 22 facsimile documents, including historic…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Concept Teaching, Economic Climate, Economic Factors