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Peer reviewedNelson, Murry; Singleton, H. Wells – Social Studies Journal, 1975
The author discusses the use of oral history in social studies classrooms K-12. The validity of oral history and problems to solve are examined; the Native American Oral History Project is described as an example of an oral history teaching technique. For journal availability see SO 504 433. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Case Studies, Community Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedAnderson, Karen – Social Studies Journal, 1985
When the author was in fifth grade, she and the other students took a field trip to a nursing home; each child had to interview an elderly person. She discusses the impact of the assignment on her life to illustrate the effectiveness of field trips and interviews as teaching methods. (RM)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Community Resources, Educational Objectives, Field Trips
