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ERIC Number: EJ549899
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1056-0300
Culture Kits for the Elementary Classroom.
Hickey, M. Gail
Social Studies and the Young Learner, v9 n4 ps1-s4 Mar-Apr 1997
Outlines an instructional unit where students construct culture kits illustrating a specific culture. Culture kits are constructed out of realia and other material including maps, travel brochures, photographs, newspapers, souvenirs, and other items. Discusses collecting these items and possible multicultural applications. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Images, Cultural Traits, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Material Culture, Realia, Social Studies, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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