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ERIC Number: EJ413996
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Using a Historical Incident to Focus on Value Formation. A Lesson Plan in American History.
Richburg, Robert W.; Nelson, Barbara J.
Social Studies, v81 n2 p80-83 Mar-Apr 1990
Stresses the importance of teaching values in U.S. history classes. Reviews current literature on values development. Presents a lesson plan on John Adams and his decision-making role in the Boston Massacre incident. Asks students to examine the parallels between Adams' decision to defend the British soldiers and their own lives. (RW)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Decision Making Skills, Ethical Instruction, History Instruction, Ideology, Junior High Schools, Problem Solving, Social Studies, United States History, Values, Values Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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