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Greece (Civilizations) [2nd Grade], Trinity University, Canyon Ridge Elementary School (San Antonio, Tex.) Jul 2008

Greece (Civilizations) [2nd Grade], Trinity University, Canyon Ridge Elementary School (San Antonio, Tex.)

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

Students will understand that… • Civilizations’ governments, religion, geography, and theatre affect their development. • The Greek Civilization left a legacy.


Tell Me A Story! Tales From Africa & Other Cultures [4th Grade], Carrie Susong Jul 2008

Tell Me A Story! Tales From Africa & Other Cultures [4th Grade], Carrie Susong

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

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Traders And Raiders : A Learning Journey Through Time [3rd Grade], Trinity University, Canyon Ridge Elementary School (San Antonio, Tex.) Jul 2008

Traders And Raiders : A Learning Journey Through Time [3rd Grade], Trinity University, Canyon Ridge Elementary School (San Antonio, Tex.)

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

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Maps And Globes [Kindergarten], Trinity University, Canyon Ridge Elementary School (San Antonio, Tex.) Jul 2008

Maps And Globes [Kindergarten], Trinity University, Canyon Ridge Elementary School (San Antonio, Tex.)

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

Students will understand that… A map is a representation or drawing of a place. A globe is a three dimensional model of the earth. Any place can be depicted on a map. Features of land and water are shown on maps and globes. Maps and globes are smaller representations of places.


China (Civilizations) [2nd Grade], Trinity University, Canyon Ridge Elementary School (San Antonio, Tex.) Jul 2008

China (Civilizations) [2nd Grade], Trinity University, Canyon Ridge Elementary School (San Antonio, Tex.)

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

Students will understand that… • The Ancient Chinese Civilization left a legacy.


Economics [3rd Grade], Jennifer Mahler Jul 2008

Economics [3rd Grade], Jennifer Mahler

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A Story Well Told: Rich Narrative Engages California Fifth Grade Students In American History, Julie Alice Huson May 2008

A Story Well Told: Rich Narrative Engages California Fifth Grade Students In American History, Julie Alice Huson

Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects

The educational publisher Pearson/Scott-Foresman in 2006 introduced curriculum to address California History/Social Studies standards. Fifth grade students have difficulty comprehending non-fiction text that is informative enough to have historical accuracy. The publisher promotes a program that features a standard in every lesson, and promises no extraneous content. An examination is conducted as to how this program approaches the required California History/Social Studies elements of providing "A Story Well Told" which should include, according to specifications by the California State Department of Education, "forceful personalities, controversies, issues of the time, and primary sources."(CDE, 2003) Literature on the topic of history education …