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Peer reviewedCohn, Marlene – Social Education, 1984
This guide will help secondary teachers use the 1984 elections as a tool to teach about American government and politics. Students use their town, county, or city as the classroom. Newspapers, community resources, campaign materials and activities, and the broadcast media are their textbooks. (RM)
Descriptors: Community Study, Elections, Learning Activities, Politics
Peer reviewedCrews, Kimberly; Dailey, George – Social Education, 1989
Reviews how census data are used every day to make decisions in businesses, government agencies, and community organizations. Identifies key tools used in demographic analysis, suggesting applications of demographic data at a local level. Concludes with ideas for student activities, including guidelines for creating a community profile. (LS)
Descriptors: Census Figures, Citizenship Education, Community Study, Data Collection
