Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ533357
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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Using Culturally Relevant Approaches to Teaching Social Studies.
Gibson, Susan
Canadian Social Studies, v30 n4 p183-85,191 Sum 1996
Describes classroom activities designed to make an elementary class' study of people's contributions to Alberta's (Canada) history more culturally relevant for both the native and non-native students. The activities centered on student research of famous local people of the past. The projects included writing assignments, interviews, and artworks. (MJP)
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Cultural Awareness, Educational Policy, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Grade 4, Heritage Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Local History, Multicultural Education, Relevance (Education), Social Studies, State History, Student Participation, Student Projects, Student Research, Writing Assignments
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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