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Stockard, James W., Jr. – 1995
This book presents a variety of social studies activities for elementary students. The activities are divided into broad social science disciplines but can be adapted to an interdisciplinary format. The activities are wide-ranging in ability level and complexity but can be modified to fit any teaching need. Each activity follows the same format…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Economics Education, Educational Methods, Elementary Education
Schaafsma, David – 1993
This book examines, via a case study involving fifth, sixth, and seventh graders: (1) the struggle of teaching literacy in a racially divided society, (2) the importance of story and storytelling in the educational process, and (3) how storytelling is an interactive experience for both the teller and listener. In addition, the book reveals how…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Methods
Hoyt, Kenneth B.; And Others – 1973
The book is designed to help elementary school teachers and administrators understand precepts underlying career education and to give concrete guides for including career education concepts in the daily classroom experience. The first chapter provides background information on career education, its basic premise, promises, and problems; the…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Administrator Guides, Career Awareness, Career Education
Pickering, John W. – 1994
This user's guide provides an overview of an approach to learning about different cultures that is based on an understanding of young adolescent development. It highlights three teaching methods that are considered of particular importance to the educational process: (1) the integration of materials in social studies and language arts classes; (2)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cooperative Learning, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Blenk, Katie; Fine, Doris Landau – 1995
This book tells the story of the Kids are People School in Boston, Massachusetts, which began as a day care facility, enthusiastically welcomed children with special needs, and developed a multicultural inclusive elementary school. It is the story of the school's determination to provide the therapeutic services essential for each child's…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Curriculum, Day Care Centers, Disabilities
Allen, Judy; And Others – 1992
This book documents a portion of The Learning Tree program, which develops cultural awareness. It provides activities, written from practical experience, that are designed to give children their first contact with the customs of other cultures. These activities are for teachers to share with preschool-, kindergarten-, and primary-school-age…
Descriptors: Chinese Culture, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
