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Peer reviewedMorris, Ronald Vaughan – Social Studies, 2000
Considers the reasons for utilizing artifacts when teaching social studies to children. Describes seven artifact kits: (1) an object box; (2) resource kit; (3) primary source enhancement kit; (4) symbol kits; (5) economic process kit; (6) packs; and (7) a kit for an archaeology dig. Provides an appendix for sources of artifacts. (CMK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Archaeology, Cultural Awareness, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedCline, Paul C.; Graham, P. Tony – Social Studies, 1996
Presents a learning activity encouraging students to obtain a greater understanding of the relationship between symbols and the apparent dimensions of political phenomena. Students design symbols to represent objects, activities, issues, or meanings. Includes a list of student symbolic representations of law and justice issues. (MJP)
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Citizenship Education, Civics, Cultural Images
