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Teaching civics in the library : an instructional and historical guide for school and public librarians /
Civics education is "on the books" in all 50 states, yet civic illiteracy is widespread. Only one third of 12th graders are able to explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence, and fewer than half of 8th graders know the purpose of the Bill of Rights. This instructional gui...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Jefferson, North Carolina :
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
[2015]
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- The importance of civics education : are we a nation of participants or spectators?
- History and current status of civics education in public schools
- Anticipated 21st century progression
- Traditional role of school and public libraries in civics education
- 21st century role of school and public libraries in civics education
- Collection development for civics education integration
- Thematic integration : introduction and activities and resources, pre-K to grade 1
- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 2/4
- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 5/6
- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 7/8
- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 9/10
- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 11/12
- Civics-related reading promotion plans
- Lesson plans in association with foreign-born American patriots : sixteen volunteer leaders in the Revolutionary War
- Ask for support : civic organizations, resource centers, civic institutes, and support networks
- Closing tips and thoughts
- Appendix A. Discussion
- Appendix B. Civic action
- Appendix C. Civic service.