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ERIC Number: EJ523801
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Using Storybooks to Acquaint Children with the Continent of Africa.
Lickteig, Mary J.; Danielson, Kathy Everts
Social Studies, v86 n6 p248-52 Nov-Dec 1995
Describes a third-grade instructional unit that begins with a basic introduction to African geography and culture. Children's books, from sources as diverse as current politics and Masai folk tales, are used to illustrate key concepts and places. Includes a list of children's books used in the lessons. (MJP)
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Class Activities, Consciousness Raising, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Images, Cultural Pluralism, Developing Nations, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Grade 3, Instructional Innovation, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Multicultural Education, Reading Material Selection, Social Studies, Stereotypes, Story Reading, Student Reaction, Supplementary Reading Materials, Teaching Methods, Thematic Approach
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Africa