Social History, the Census, and the Blues: A High School Application.

Sweeney, Joann Cutler; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ473643

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Social History, the Census, and the Blues: A High School Application.

Sweeney, Joann Cutler; And Others

Social Studies, v84 n3 p107-12 May-Jun 1993

Contends that students should gain three benefits from any history curriculum: knowledge, skills, and an enthusiasm for further study. Asserts that social studies textbooks leave out important, interest-building information. Describes classroom projects using census data and the origin of blues music as examples of social history activities that go beyond the textbook. (CFR)

Descriptors: Black Culture, Census Figures, Class Activities, Curriculum Design, Demography, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies, History Instruction, Music, Popular Culture, Population Distribution, Secondary Education, Social History, Social Studies, Textbooks, United States History

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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