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| Zarnowski, Myra | 1 |
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Peer reviewedZarnowski, Myra – Social Studies, 1988
Examines the use of biographies in teaching elementary students about contemporary women. Discusses sources of appropriate works and provides teaching suggestions for use with elementary school children. (GEA)
Descriptors: Biographies, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedWatson, Robert P. – Social Studies, 1998
Argues that a view of First Ladies as "activist political partners" is the rule rather than exception, despite their omission from most textbooks. Suggests that biographies of First Ladies offer a fascinating way to study presidential politics and to illuminate the role of women in U.S. history. Discusses several First Ladies. (DSK)
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction, Presidents of the United States
