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Publication Date: 1993
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Children's Literature in Middle School Social Studies.
Savage, Marsha K.; Savage, Tom V.
Social Studies, v84 n1 p32-36 Jan-Feb 1993
Asserts that using children's literature in social studies can enrich the course content and help achieve prescribed objectives. Maintains that well-planned activities based on carefully chosen books are necessary for successful implementation of this approach. Recommends 23 books in 4 subject categories: (1) cultural studies; (2) geographical skills; (3) history; and (4) economic concepts. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design, Economics Education, Geography Instruction, History Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades, Middle Schools, Reading Material Selection, Reading Skills, Social Studies, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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