This article offers a contextual analysis of contemporary immigration issues impacting the institutions in the United States, in particular the school. It discusses the importance of addressing this theme in the classroom and presents its curricular value in the elementary and middle school social studies and interdisciplinary curricula. Using a…

Book Review Committee members for the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), in collaboration with the Children's Book Council, have reviewed current copyrighted trade books with social studies themes since 1972. As a result, an annual bibliography of K-12 trade books is published each May in the "Notable Social Studies Trade Books for…

Promoting Social Justice through Pre-K-12 Multicultural Literature is a graduate course at Elmhurst College in which social studies teachers learn to take a leadership role in their classrooms and communities by infusing social justice topics into their existing curricula. The study of multiculturalism alongside issues such as environmentalism,…

A generously annotated listing of materials on various topics within the context of social studies. Intended for elementary and secondary grades. (JB)

Recounts the history and problems of European Economic Integration from the first post World War II organization, the OEEC, to the EEC (Common Market) and the EFTA. Suggestions for further reading are included. (JB)

This bibliographic review of books discussing the events involved in the loss of China to communism in the five years after World War II identifies basic resources on China, works mostly from the American point of view owing to the lack of availability of objective Chinese Scholarship. (JH)

Presents the book selections of eight respected social studies scholars asked to address the question: what books in the 20th century had, or should have had, the greatest impact on social education in North America? Includes the scholars' rationales for their choices. (CMK)

The author discusses the current state of Chicano history in the United States. A list and brief discussions of thematic and monographic works, and several general histories are provided. (DE)

This ERIC column focuses on useful materials for incorporating immigration studies into the classroom. Titles include "The Influence of Legal Status on the Labor Market Impact of Immigration"; "Beyond Ellis Island: Hispanics--Immigrants and Americans;" and "Immigration: Law, Custom, History, a Fifth-grade Curriculum."…

A discussion of books, periodicals, instructional and supplementary materials that study the Negro within the context of American history. (JB)

Presents an annotated bibliography of sources on the Arab World to supplement textbooks and/or to provide focal points for discussion of the Middle East. Entries include educational games, filmstrips, books, bibliographies, multimedia kits, curriculum guides, and instructional modules. Ordering information and grade level are specified. (DB)

Provides a brief annotated bibliography of children's books which may be used to foster greater understanding of the five most popular holidays celebrated in U. S. public schools. The holidays are Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and St. Valentine's Day. (JDH)

The article, an annotated bibliography of materials, aids the teacher in identifying map-skills for all academic levels in the elementary school. Most entries are dated in the 60's. (Author/RM)

Studying ethnic music promotes a deeper understanding and acceptance of other peoples and provides an opportunity to study musical concepts. How to choose music materials to enhance social studies is discussed. A brief annotated bibliography is included. (RM)

Presents an annotated bibliography of books on the Holocaust suitable for young adults. Describes Holocaust institutions and their resources. Provides an address for teachers interested in contacting a Holocaust institute in their area. Discusses the proliferation of teaching resources on the Second World War and their value in the classroom. (RW)