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ERIC Number: EJ382962
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Frankincense and Myrrh: Solving a Mystery with Historical Geography.
White, Jane J.; Bennett, Sari J.
Social Education, v52 n7 p520-26,533 Nov-Dec 1988
Illustrates how teachers can use holidays to construct lessons that are academically substantial, interesting, and meaningful. Model lessons are organized around asking exploratory questions and the ensuing process scholars use to unravel an academic mystery. Designed for use in elementary or middle school during Christmas season. (KO)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Context, Educational Games, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Geography, History, Intermediate Grades, Social History, Social Studies, Teacher Effectiveness
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Ancient Mariner (The); Casson (Lionel); Christmas Lesson; Cressey (George); Periplus of the Erythraeansea