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Lyman, Lawrence; Foyle, Harvey C. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1990
Discusses the educational benefits of cooperative learning, critiquing cooperative learning techniques and approaches. Identifies steps involved in successful teacher implementation of cooperative learning. Provides an elementary and secondary cooperative lesson plan and activities from the Learning Together approach on the U.S. Constitution,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedCiardiello, A. Vincent – OAH Magazine of History, 1993
Asserts that social studies teachers generally agree that critical thinking and cooperative learning skills are two primary instructional goals. Describes a class activity utilizing roleplaying and the cooperative "jigsaw" approach to study the U.S. Constitution. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Constitutional History, Content Area Writing, Cooperative Learning
Peer reviewedDepoali, Kendyl – Journal of Geography, 1993
Asserts that presidential elections and the Electoral College provide opportunities to combine instruction in government and geography. Presents a week-long unit designed for grades 6-12 that utilizes 4 different instructional strategies. Includes relevant excerpts from the U.S. Constitution and data sheets, maps, and charts. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Educational Strategies, Elections
