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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Historical Materials | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
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| Middle Schools | 1 |
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| Teachers | 3 |
| Practitioners | 2 |
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| Bill of Rights | 3 |
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Direct linkO'Brien, Joseph; Kohlmeier, Jada; Guilfoyle, Casey – Social Studies, 2003
History education lends itself to considering historical problems from the perspective of people of that time and exploring their thinking or "predictions" about the problems' possible effects. Building lessons around the use of prediction-making humanizes history because it allows students to investigate historical events and understand…
Descriptors: Prediction, Primary Sources, History Instruction, United States History
Peer reviewedPahl, Ronald H. – Social Studies, 1991
Examines the origins of the Bill of Rights. Explores the temptation to focus on current problems at the expense of the future. Introduces four articles concerning teaching about the Bill of Rights. (SG)
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Current Events, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedPahl, Ronald H. – Social Studies, 1991
Provides an annotated bibliography of materials for use in teaching about the Bill of Rights. Includes items selected for their breadth of instructional techniques, variety of sources, and uniqueness. States prices and directions for obtaining the materials. (SG)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law
