Linking the Social Science Classroom with the Community: A Sample Curriculum Project.

Cook, Sharon Anne

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Publication Date: 1988

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Linking the Social Science Classroom with the Community: A Sample Curriculum Project.

Cook, Sharon Anne

History and Social Science Teacher, v24 n1 p30-31,34 Fall 1988

Describes a project which pairs Ottawa, Canada, high school students with local nursing home residents in an effort to enhance students' development and increase their awareness of the world. Concludes that the experience is rewarding as students perform a valuable service, learn responsibility, and make friends in the community. (GEA)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Community Involvement, Foreign Countries, High School Students, High Schools, Nursing Homes, Older Adults, Program Descriptions, Self Concept, Social Studies, Student Development, Student Participation, Student Responsibility

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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