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Fernekes, William R. – Social Education, 1992
Argues that childrens' rights should be taught in the social studies curriculum. Suggests that study of the components of the U.N. convention on childrens' rights (provision, protection, and participation) is integral to achieving major citizenship goals. Includes global education, interdependence, culture, change, scarcity, and conflict as…
Descriptors: Childrens Rights, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development