Research
This is a
research based unit.
The following sources
aided in the creation of this unit:
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school students in the course of history studies [Electronic
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Alleman, J. & Brophy, J. (2005). Primary-grade students’ knowledge and thinking
about families [Electronic version]. Journal
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Social Studies Research, 29, 18-23.
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Bailey, G., Shaw, E., & Hollifield,
D. (2006). The devaluation of social studies in the elementary grades
[Electronic version]. Journal of Social
Studies Research, 30 (2), 18-29.
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Bilof, E. (1996).
The killer angels: A case study of historical fiction in the social studies curriculum
[Electronic version]. Social
Studies, 87 (1), 19.
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Butcher, S. E. (2006). Narrative
as a teaching strategy [Electronic version]. The Journal of Correctional Education, 57, 195-208.
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Deveci, H. (2007). Teachers’ views on teaching current events in social studies [Electronic
version]. Educational Sciences:
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Eilers, L. & Pinkley, C. (2006). Metacognitive
strategies help students to comprehend all text [Electronic version]. Reading Improvement, 43
(1), 13-29.
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Groce, R. D. (2004).
An experimental study of elementary teachers with the storytelling process: Interdisciplinary
benefits associated with
teacher training and classroom integration [Electronic
version]. Reading
Improvement, 41, 122-128.
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Gültekin, M. (2005).
The effect of project based learning on learning outcomes in the 5th
grade social studies course in primary
education [Electronic version]. Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 5, 548-556.
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Güvenc, H. & Ün Acikgöz, K. (2007). The
effects of cooperative learning and concept mapping on learning strategy use
[Electronic version]. Educational
Sciences: Theory and Practice, 7, 117-127.
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McDonald, K. & Hannafin,
R. (2003). Using web-based computer games to meet the demands of today’s
high-stakes testing: A mixed method inquiry [Electronic version]. Journal of Research on Technology in Education,
35, 459-472.
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Okolo, C., Ferretti, R., & MacArthur, C.
(2007). Talking about history: Discussions in a middle school
inclusive classroom [Electronic version]. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 40, 154-165.