A Social Studies Fair: An Adventure in Thinking, Planning, Creating, Sharing and Remembering.

McFarland, Mary A.

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Publication Date: 1990

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A Social Studies Fair: An Adventure in Thinking, Planning, Creating, Sharing and Remembering.

McFarland, Mary A.

Social Studies and the Young Learner, v3 n1 p3-5 Sep-Oct 1990

Describes the social studies fair held every 3 years in St. Louis County, Missouri, for kindergarten through grade 12. Explains the fair is to encourage students to research an important social studies idea or concept and plan a project that turns an abstract idea into a concrete representation. Outlines the planning and logistics of such a countywide event. (NL)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities, Kindergarten, Program Descriptions, School Activities, School Community Relationship, Skill Development, Social Studies, Student Participation, Student Projects, Student Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Missouri

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