A "History Media Production" course is described in which college students at University of Maine at Orono create short slide/tape or videotape productions of selected aspects of history. In the process, students learn their assigned topics in-depth and also create a media library for professors to use in classroom instruction. (AV)

Elementary teachers can gain valuable insights into the teaching of social studies by taking part in primary social science research projects. Describes a primary research project conducted in a social studies methods class that involved future teachers in investigating the water problems of Shreveport, Louisiana. (RM)

Asserts that social studies teacher educators can develop future teachers' commitment to student service learning. Describes and reports on a study of a community service-learning program for elementary preservice social studies teachers. (CFR)