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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Ginocchio, Frederick L. – Social Studies, 1987
Shows how poetry can be used to bridge the gap between social studies and the humanities. Demonstrates that poems about Japan can provide a more comprehensive understanding of Japanese history, culture, and psychology than could the objective truths provided by social studies in that area. Includes a lesson outline and several poems. (AEM)
Descriptors: Humanities Instruction, Instructional Materials, Integrated Activities, Poetry
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Collins, H. Thomas – Social Studies, 1982
Presents a poem which matches each letter of the alphabet with a country containing the same first initial. A simple geographical fact about the country is then given. (AM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Geography Instruction, Global Approach, Poetry