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Social Mathematics and Media: Using Pictures, Maps, Charts, and Graphs. Media Corner.
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Braun, Joseph A., Jr., Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1993
Asserts that integrating disciplines is a goal of elementary social studies education. Presents a bibliographic essay describing instructional materials that can be used to integrate mathematics and social studies. Includes recommended photograph packages, computer databases, and data interpretation packages. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design, Data Interpretation, Databases
A Teacher's Perspective on What's Ahead for Technology. Media Corner.
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Braun, Joseph A., Jr., Ed.; Kuseske, Terry, Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1994
Contends that school budgetary problems require careful purchase of social studies curriculum materials that can be used in creative ways to make connections with mathematics, science, language arts, and the fine arts. Reviews the three programs that provide worthwhile and motivating classroom experiences. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Change
Holiday Videos. Media Corner.
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Braun, Joseph A., Jr., Ed.; Benenson, Wayne, Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1993
Reviews recommendations from the National Council for the Social Studies which state that teaching about holidays can motivate students as well as teach about cultures. Reviews three videotapes designed for use in elementary schools. Includes a content summary and a discussion of strengths and concerns about each video. (CFR)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education
Global Connections. Media Corner.
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Braun, Joseph A., Jr., Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1994
Contends that computers and television have contributed to a sense of global connectedness. Presents reviews of a computer software program and two videotape series that focus on global issues and children in other cultures. Asserts that instructional materials such as these can help reduce ethnocentrism among students. (CFR)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Images