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Alexander, Susan; Barclay, Jeanne – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1985
A study of the nuclear arms race usually involves curiosity about the Soviet Union. Students want to know about all aspects of the USSR. How teachers can help students see the human side of the Soviets and understand the Soviet point of view is discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Awareness, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedZarnowski, Myra – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1991
Outlines a sixth grade social studies project rewriting portions of outdated textbooks. Suggests steps by which students critically read, evaluate, and rewrite historical accounts of the Soviet Union to reflect recent changes. Explains how the project develops skills in evaluating information and making revisions. Emphasizes the active learning…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Critical Thinking, Current Events, Evaluative Thinking
