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Lo, Jane C. – Social Education, 2018
Differences of opinion are inherent in controversial issues, because controversy arises when reasonable people disagree about the best way to reach a solution to a problem. However, social studies teachers tend to shy away from disagreements because they want to avoid upsetting students or parents by bringing up controversial topics in the…
Descriptors: Role Playing, Controversial Issues (Course Content), History, Social Studies
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Dulaney, Beverly; And Others – Social Education, 1980
Outlines learning activities related to law-related education at the elementary school level. Activities include creating a classroom constitution, a law-related scavenger hunt, and case studies. Learning outcomes and curriculum correlation are included in directions. (KC)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Educational Objectives
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Gardner, Arlene L.; Chambers, John W. – Social Education, 2001
Discusses how to incorporate conflict resolution into history focusing on the Conflict Resolution in History project. Provides a case study depicting how to use conflict resolution by presenting a lesson plan exploring the 1846 War between the United States and Mexico. (CMK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Case Studies, Conflict Resolution, Educational Strategies