Eric Hoffer's book, "The True Believer," was used in the classroom to help students understand mass movements and the problematic nature of leadership. Suggests a variety of activities to be used in conjunction with the book. (CS)

Describes how a koala hand puppet was used to teach county history as well as reading and writing skills, multicultural awareness, music, art, and self-esteem to third graders in San Diego, California. Activities that involved the puppet are described. (AM)

Notes four common concerns which could serve as a basis for cooperation between global and multicultural educators. Common concerns are understanding the function of groups in our society, how people form images of ethnic groups, and global interrelatedness and developing skills for living in a diverse world. (KC)

Instead of developing a separate unit approach, economics can be integrated into the existing curriculum. Eight steps are listed to assist teachers in this process. The Joint Council on Economic Education has produced publications and TV video series, and there are workshops and centers for economic education available to teachers. (CS)

More teaching of economics within the social studies is vital. The California History Social Science Framework contains 13 basic concept capsules which can be used as the basis for an economics program. Suggests an integrated approach and describes a K-12 sequence to teach students economic concepts. (CS)

A framework is suggested for an environmental education course of study integrated with a social science program. (KM)

A program developed to introduce students to urban planning concepts answers the need for an interdisciplinary approach to urban ecology. (KM)

The child's natural inclination to accept differences in others can be used in promoting an anthropological perspective. Language, the arts, and family life were all subjects which can be used to integrate anthropology into the curriculum. Describes anthropology-related activities for grades K-6. (CS)

The "Olympic Heritage" year in California provides an excellent opportunity to motivate students to examine their heritage from ancient Greece and to advance cross-curricular coordination. The very successful 1981-82 "Shakespeare Year" program can be used as a model. A proposed Olympic project is described. (RM)

There are many reading abilities that students need in order to read and comprehend effectively in the content areas. Discussed are techniques that the teacher can use to make students critical and independent readers. These include the directed reading activity, SQ3R, mapping, the cloze procedure, and various vocabulary techniques. (RM)

Lists seven priorities for improving elementary, secondary and higher education and 10 recommendations for realizing them by stressing humanities education. Increased research, funding, institutional cooperation, cultural debate, and recognition of the interdependence of the humanities, science and technology are all needed. The author advocates…

Describes a program for San Francisco elementary and secondary schools in which humanities scholars serve as resource people for students, teachers, and the community. A variety of projects conducted by the scholars are described. (AM)

Proposes using children's historical fiction in social studies instruction. Argues that such literature is helpful because (1) children begin to learn about social phenomena through narrative; (2) historical fiction encourages students to invest emotion, take sides, and ask questions; and (3) historical fiction can counter special interest groups'…

In the Mini-Society program intermediate grade students create their own microcosmic version of an adult economy. This study showed that in addition to increasing students' economic understanding, Mini-Society also improves the students' mathematical reasoning. (RM)

Asserts that the Pacific Rim nations of Asia are neighbors to California and that teachers should use that concept as an instructional device. Presents six teaching activities that are linked to the California History-Social Science Framework. Includes step-by-step instructions for implementation. (CFR)