Using Radio Tapes to Teach about the Past.

Turner, Thomas N.; Hickey, M. Gail

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ERIC Number: EJ433647

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Using Radio Tapes to Teach about the Past.

Turner, Thomas N.; Hickey, M. Gail

Social Studies and the Young Learner, v3 n4 p6-8 Mar-Apr 1991

Suggests learning activities for elementary level social studies, using cassette tapes of radio programing from the 1930s and 1940s. Explains this teaches the period's history and culture while introducing students to the magic of radio. Lists sources for tapes and albums, books about radio's golden age, and names of radio libraries and collections. (CH)

Descriptors: Audiotape Cassettes, Broadcast Journalism, Creative Activities, Educational Resources, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Popular Culture, Programing (Broadcast), Radio, Social History, Social Studies, Student Projects, Teaching Methods, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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