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Lampert, Julie – Social Education, 1992
Discusses highlights of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child that a student outlines in a letter to Senator William Bradley of New Jersey. Includes children's needs and problems. Describes the health care situation in the United States and its effect on children from poor families. Argues that the convention contains many advantages and…
Descriptors: Child Health, Child Welfare, Childrens Rights, International Cooperation

Hepburn, Mary A. – Social Education, 1995
Maintains that, with an average national television viewing time of more than seven hours daily, the prevalence of violence in broadcasts is a serious concern. Summarizes research on the effects of television violence on children. Includes eight suggested student activities to develop critical media skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Commercial Television, Critical Thinking
Center for Civic Education, Calabasas, CA. – 1990
Designed to aid middle school-aged students to understand better the problems illegal drugs pose for schools, and to provide students with an opportunity to come up with solutions, this illustrated curriculum guide helps students examine the problem of drugs in an imaginary school called Jackson Middle School. Students are asked to work with other…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Current Events

Gorn, Cathy – OAH Magazine of History, 1995
Discusses the 1996 National History Day program and theme: "Taking a Stand in History: Individuals, Groups, Movements." Presents a list of possible student projects. Includes a bibliography of recommended books. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Democratic Values, Dissent, Educational Strategies

Michaud, Mike; And Others – Update on Law-Related Education, 1997
Presents seven brief articles on legal issues concerning young people. Addresses such topics as curfews, teen smoking, dress codes, and child labor. Some articles are student-written while others profile student activity. Student authors include Mike Michaud, Danny Rosen, Carrie Kendrick, and William Hansen. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law
Close Up Foundation, Arlington, VA. – 1991
This document consists of a student resource book entitled "CAAP in Action: The Environment" and an instructor guide entitled "CAAP in Action". CAAP is a program developed by the Close Up Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education organizations, in cooperation with the National Association of Elementary School…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education