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Peer reviewedReissman, Rose – Reading Teacher, 1992
Describes an activity that reinforces writing and reading skills while teaching about the democratic process. (PRA)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cooperative Learning, Learning Processes, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedHeerman, Barbara – Councilor, 1993
Maintains traditional grading techniques can be a form of authentic assessment. Discusses three aspects of authentic assessment: (1) interdisciplinary problem-solving; (2) grading process as well as the product; and (3) developing a grading rubric to be shared with students. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civics, Classroom Techniques, Competency Based Education, Constitutional Law
Peer reviewedMcKee, Saundra J. – Social Studies Journal, 1991
Outlines a unit of study in which students undertake a scavenger hunt for data about the civil liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Lists 36 activities (e.g., obtain a copy of a search warrant) and assigns points for the completion of each. Explains that student groups attempt to earn a 200-point total by completing activities. (CH)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Cooperative Learning, Court Litigation
