In this article, the author lists some websites that will both help teachers teach about the concept of realigning elections and help students learn about the concept and follow the news and primary returns to evaluate it. The list is divided into three groups: (1) one dealing with the election realignment concept; (2) a few sites that will help…

In teaching about Latin America and the Caribbean, bringing a human dimension to the study of the region is essential. Texts on the region can be dull and lifeless or even biased and skewed. Introducing students to the region by exploring prose, poetry, and picture books helps to illustrate the rich diversity found throughout Latin America and the…

Emancipatory pedagogy refers to a process of teaching that aims to free the teacher and the student from the mental restrictions imposed by the mainstream culture on the way they perceive things. Cited here are sources of practical ways in which classroom teachers can explore emancipatory pedagogy. (RM)

Presents an annotated bibliography of materials pertaining to social studies in the middle school. Teacher resources, classroom applications, and curriculum guides are listed along with ordering information. (GEA)

Suggests sources of information, including books, maps, and slides, and teaching methods and activities to use in teaching ancient Roman history to secondary students. (Author/CK)

Presents an annotated list of resource materials useful for developing programs and materials about aging for elementary and secondary students. The list is divided into five categories: curriculum development, films/filmstrips, resource guides, organizations, and children's books. (KC)

Annotates available books, magazines, and curriculum background and teaching materials for social studies teachers. Topics include background materials on global and developmental issues, teacher-student curriculum materials, and a list of related organizations and their resources. Title and publishing information is given. (CK)

Describes the types of materials necessary for building a strong economics education program at the high school level including materials for updating teachers' economic knowledge, publications for curriculum development, and instructional packages. Discusses how to integrate and evaluate economic instruction into social studies curriculum. (GG)

Examines the images of war represented by popular recordings. Divides the century into four periods based on wars: 1914-38, 1939-63, 1964-89, and 1990-91. Reports that the popular image of the United States at war as represented in music has been positive for all periods except Vietnam, although each period had its share of protest. Lists…

Contends that the integration of history and geography has long been recommended by historians and social scientists. Discusses the five themes of geography and how they can be integrated into an effective lesson plan. Provides an annotated list of resources on this topic. (CFR)

Asserts that the development of the U.S. film industry has been linked to key historical concerns such as the expansion of urban culture, the mushrooming of technology, population and industrial booms in California, and the growth of a coherent national culture. Presents an annotated bibliography of feature films for classroom use. (CFR)

Contends that many teachers find it difficult to teach about South Africa because of a lack of appropriate instructional materials. Recommends three novels and includes suggested learning activities for each. Also recommends and includes the use of photographs and quotes from South African leaders as instructional resources. (CFR)

Presents an annotated bibliography of 18 recommended publications on the Holocaust. Categorizes the publications into key historical works and teaching resources. Includes some lesson plan collections. (CFR)

Asserts that the growing interest in multicultural and global education is encouraging teachers to search for new ways to teach history. Describes the use of historical fiction in a sixth-grade, interdisciplinary, multicultural unit on World War II. Includes an annotated bibliography of 33 recommended books. (CFR)

Maintains that any historical literature needs to be evaluated both as history and literature. Presents a review of recommended books for teaching about the Holocaust. Asserts that no single book can convey the full story and true horror of that historical period. (CFR)