Be My Neighbor: Exploring Sense of Place Through Children's Literature.

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  • Author(s): Wasta, Stephanie (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Social Studies. Aug2010, Vol. 101 Issue 5, p189-193. 5p. 1 Chart.
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      Encouraging elementary students to become aware of place and the role it plays in shaping their lives can provide them with a clearer sense of self and a greater appreciation for diversity. To support this premise, this article explores using six National Council for the Social Studies Notable Trade Books to assist primary students in their understanding of place. By using realistic fiction and nonfiction picture books that focus on children's lives in diverse locations, the suggested activities enable teachers to address the five themes of geography and promote cultural awareness to elementary students in meaningful ways. The author provides a summary of each book and describes student-centered activities to develop concepts related to the NCSS thematic strands of culture; people, places, and environments; and individual development and identity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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