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Peer reviewedVan Cleaf, David W. – Social Studies, 1986
Describes how a class of fifth graders, acting as anthropologists, examined two different collections of prime-time television commercials in order to make inferences about the cultures they represented. (JDH)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Culture, Elementary Education, Grade 5
Peer reviewedKneeshaw, Stephen; Kneeshaw, Bobbi – Social Studies, 1986
Reports contemporary data concerning the fear of nuclear war among Americans of different age groups. Identifies recent efforts to educate K-12 students about the threat of nuclear war. (JDH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Cooperation, Curriculum Enrichment
Peer reviewedJames, Cecile Burnett – Social Studies, 1989
Discusses the rationale for cooperative learning and examines the teacher's role in creating groups. Provides examples of cooperative learning experiences in an integrated unit and as applied to computer education. Lists the advantages of using cooperative learning, while noting its pitfalls. Cautions that cooperative learning should be used in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education
