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Peer reviewedLuberski, Alexa – Social Studies Review, 1982
Describes a living history program at the Old Town State Park in San Diego, California for elementary children. Program activities and the roles of volunteers and teachers are discussed. (AM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, History Instruction, Local History
Peer reviewedKanton, Ann Halpenny – Social Studies Review, 1982
Describes a living history program on life in nineteenth-century San Diego for secondary students. During tours of a restored Victorian house, students view slides of historical photographs, study clothing and furniture styles, and participate in typical sewing, cooking, and cleaning chores. (AM)
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, History Instruction, Learning Activities, Local History
Peer reviewedSweeney, Christine – Social Studies Review, 1979
Suggests activities for students interested in historic preservation: walking trips, collection, and projects which recreate activities of the past. (KC)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, History Instruction, Local History, Preservation
Peer reviewedColston, Stephen A. – Social Studies Review, 1982
Describes three programs offered by the San Diego History Research Center for teaching local history to secondary students. Students tour the Center, use primary sources to write research papers for a contest, and view a slide presentation. (AM)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, History Instruction, Local History, Primary Sources
Peer reviewedLay, Eldonna – Social Studies Review, 1982
Describes resources used to teach local history at the third-grade level in El Cajon, California. The content of the resources is described as well as the methods used to develop the resources. (AM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Grade 3
Peer reviewedHenderson, Joyce – Social Studies Review, 1975
Examples of how oral history can be used in the secondary classroom are provided.
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, History Instruction, Local History, Oral History
Peer reviewedBohakel, Charles A. – Social Studies Review, 1975
Slide presentations on California history which use five slide projectors simultaneously are described. (DE)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Centers, Audiovisual Instruction, Course Descriptions, History Instruction
Peer reviewedJorgensen-Esmaili, Karen – Social Studies Review, 1982
Describes a local history unit used to introduce fourth graders in Berkeley, California to history. The topics and activities used to teach the topics are discussed. (AM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, History Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedOlson, Gene – Social Studies Review, 1975
The author emphasizes the charm and importance of studying California state history. (DE)
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction, History Textbooks
Peer reviewedPolos, Nicholas C. – Social Studies Review, 1975
Three innovative approaches for teaching California history are described. (DE)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, History Instruction, Local History, Local Issues
Peer reviewedLyon, Mary Lou – Social Studies Review, 1975
A proposal to establish a Living Historical Farm in celebration of the Bicentennial is included. (DE)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Farm Visits, Field Trips, History Instruction
Peer reviewedLyon, Mary Lou – Social Studies Review, 1975
The author describes a California studies course that integrates history, geography, culture, and current events. (DE)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, History Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach, Local History
Peer reviewedOliner, Pearl M. – Social Studies Review, 1988
States four concerns related to the California Framework for History-Social Science Education: (1) teacher preparation; (2) inadequate provisions for active learning in the skills strand; (3) the omission of science and technology; and (4) a neglect of the community close to the students. Concludes that the Framework does provide direction and…
Descriptors: Community, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction, Integrated Curriculum
Peer reviewedKincade, Laura – Social Studies Review, 1996
Describes a high school U.S. history class that combines experiential learning with local history. The class models their historical inquiry after a fictional character in, "The Secret of Gumbo Grove," who uncovers her hometown's secrets. A class trip to the local cemetery provides opportunities for historical research. (MJP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning, Educational Change
