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ERIC Number: EJ433688
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0093-3104
Linkages of Art and Social Studies; Focus upon Modern Dance/Movement.
Akenson, James E.
Theory and Research in Social Education, v19 n1 p95-108 Win 1991
Identifies linkages between social inquiry and artistic thought to show interdisciplinary possibilities for kindergarten through high school social studies instruction. Argues expression through modern dance helps students integrate personal experience and social phenomena. Provides a lesson in which elementary school students choreograph their ideas about movement they perceive at McDonald's restaurants. Furthers ideas of Harold Rugg. (CH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Curriculum Development, Dance, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Imagination, Inquiry, Instructional Innovation, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intuition, Movement Education, Problem Solving, Secondary School Curriculum, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Student Experience, Student Interests, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: McDonalds; Rugg (Harold Ordwell)