ERIC Number: EJ1077579
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
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A Problem-Based Learning Approach to Civics Education: Exploring the Free Exercise Clause with Supreme Court Simulations
Pagnotti, John; Russell, William B., III
Social Studies, v106 n6 p281-292 2015
The purpose of this article is to empower those interested in teaching students powerful and engaging social studies. Through the lens of Supreme Court simulations, this article provides educators with a viable, classroom-tested lesson plan to bring Problem-Based Learning into their classrooms. The specific aim of the lesson is to provide students with an opportunity to engage in relevant and powerful civics education.
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Civics, Simulation, Court Litigation, Social Studies, Lesson Plans, Classroom Techniques, Relevance (Education), Academic Standards, Teaching Methods, Teacher Role, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Educational Practices, Educational Strategies, Grade 8
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: Grade 8; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Elementary Education; Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia
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