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ERIC Number: EJ533095
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
To Build a House: Designing Curriculum for Primary-Grade Children.
Harris, Teresa T.; Fuqua, J. Diane
Young Children, v52 n1 p77-83 Nov 1996
Presents a social studies unit on house building for 5- to 7-year olds. Discusses rationale for the project approach and outlines unit components. Describes the three components of the curriculum planning strategy: (1) impression activities; (2) extension activities; and (3) expression activities. Discusses experiences during unit implementation and assessment through observation of children's behaviors and products. (KDFB)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Curriculum, Housing, Housing Industry, Observation, Primary Education, Program Evaluation, Self Expression, Social Studies, Units of Study, Young Children
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Anecdotal Records; Project Approach (Katz and Chard); Representational Thinking; Symbolic Thinking