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ERIC Number: EJ376918
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Three-Dimensional Timelines Make History More Concrete.
Bechtol, William M.
Social Studies Texan, v4 n3 p26-29 Fall 1988
Noting the difficulties in teaching history to elementary students, Bechtol proposes the three-dimensional timeline as a method of presenting historical time concepts in a concrete manner. Describes how the timeline covers family, U.S., and world history; discusses its advantages; and provides tips for its use. (GEA)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, History Instruction, Instructional Materials, Local History, Preservice Teacher Education, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Time Perspective, United States History, World History
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Timelines
Note: Published by Texas Council for the Social Studies, 13826 Taylorcrest, Houston, TX 77079.