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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Helms, Ronald G.; Ankenbauer, Mary – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2009
If the young people are to become effective participants in a democratic society, then social studies must be an essential part of the curriculum in the early childhood/elementary years. In a world that demands independent and cooperative problem solving to address complex social, economic, ethical, and personal concerns, the social studies are as…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Curriculum, Social Studies, Spanish Culture
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Helms, Ronald G. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1999
Describes the National Board for Professional Teacher Standards (NBPTS), addressing the types of certification available to teachers and the NBPTS propositions. Discusses the procedures for NBPTS certification and the types of certification areas for elementary social studies teachers. (CMK)
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, National Standards
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Helms, Ronald G.; Finegan-Stoll, Colleen – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1998
Lists a collection of Internet sites on diversity and Japan for social studies educators. Includes a variety of topics with hyperlinks to lesson plans and activities, teaching resources, and sites exploring aspects of different cultures. Recommends that teachers and students follow these links to hundreds of other sites. (CMK)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Class Activities, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education
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Helms, Ronald G. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1997
Offers an abundance of World Wide Web resources for K-12 educators. Briefly describes interesting web sites, including the "K-12 History on the Internet Resource Guide" and sites by National Geographic, the Smithsonian Institute, and Ben and Jerry's. Discusses personal web pages including the author's own. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources, Electronic Libraries, Elementary Education