Can controversial topics be taught in the early grades? The answer is yes

Believes that since elementary school children experience conflict and controversy in their own lives, it is a natural step to teach them about such issues at school. Outlines the kind of lessons and subjects that can be taught effectively in the early grades. (Original abstract-amended)

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Published in:Social Education 1996-01, Vol.60 (1), p.38-41
Main Author: McBee, R H
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Controversy
Curricula
Elementary school students
Elementary schools
Issues
Social sciences
Students
Teaching
USA
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Summary:Believes that since elementary school children experience conflict and controversy in their own lives, it is a natural step to teach them about such issues at school. Outlines the kind of lessons and subjects that can be taught effectively in the early grades. (Original abstract-amended)
ISSN:0037-7724
1930-3653