Critical Thinking in Social Studies: King Arthur

By

Dayna Hart, M.Ed, B.A.


Main

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: Literature Review

Chapter Three: Methodology

Chapter Four: Instuctional Unit

Chapter Five: Overview, Evaluation and Future Considerations

References, Vita, Partial copyright license

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