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ERIC Number: EJ233024
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980-Oct
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The Importance of Teaching Facts in Elementary Social Studies.
McKenzie, Gary R.
Social Education, v44 n6 p494-98 Oct 1980
Maintains that social studies facts are worth teaching and suggests how to teach them to pupils in elementary school social studies classes. Topics discussed include definition of facts, ways in which facts encourage communication, and the importance of facts in reasoning. Several sample fact lessons are presented. (DB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Elementary Education, Information Needs, Social Studies, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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