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50 Years of ERIC
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Sliger, Bruce – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1998
Expounds the process for seeking small grants through three major steps: (1) acknowledge what grants are; (2) develop an idea to be funded and; (3) cultivate contacts for possible funding. Advises different intermediate steps and encourages social studies teachers to search for small grants. Provides a sample letter of request. (CMK)
Descriptors: Fund Raising, Grants, Grantsmanship, Guidelines
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Hickey, M. Gail – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 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