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The National Parks and Inquiry-Based Teaching of U.S. History
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Duss, Leslie Smith; Talbert, Rachel; Sheppard, Maia – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2021
In this article, the authors discuss the possibilities and benefits of inquiry-based learning at National Park Service (NPS) parks, historic sites, and their companion websites. They also stress that you can extend the guidance and resources that may be provided by any historic monument or park close to your school, whether it is a part of the NPS…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, History Instruction, Social Studies
Using Newspapers to Facilitate Learning: Learning Activities Designed to Include Current Events
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Mysliwiec, Tami H.; Shibley, Ivan, Jr.; Dunbar, Maureen E. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2003
Incorporating newspapers into a science course encourages students to take control of their learning. Assignments related to newspapers facilitate active learning in a classroom environment focused on the learner. Several different types of assignments are described for three different general education science courses. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Assignments, Current Events, Active Learning, Classroom Environment
The King Edward Debating Society Adds Current Events to Elementary and Middle-School Social Studies.
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McGeown, Casimir – Social Studies, 1995
Describes a current affairs program involving the examination of social issues in a Canadian elementary school. Discusses significant aspects of the program, including the debate format, the use of computers, and a partnership with a local cable television company. Includes an appendix of the debating/talk-show format used. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Cable Television, Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education