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ERIC Number: EJ464761
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1191-162X
Stories in Elementary History and Social Studies.
Clarke, Gerry; Smyth, Joanne
Canadian Social Studies, v27 n2 p76-78 Win 1993
Describes a project that uses childrens' literature to teach social studies and history in elementary classrooms. Reviews research which suggests that students at this level prefer to read narrative literature rather than traditional textbooks. Describes the project's impact on participating students and teachers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, History Instruction, Instructional Materials, Social Studies, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Canada; Egan (Kieran); Expanding Environment; Levstik (Linda); University of New Brunswick (Canada)