Provides a rationale and content outline for a semester course on technology, change, and the future. Includes goal statements, a variety of activity and research project ideas, and a brief bibliography. (JDH)

The author reviews selected curriculum guides, periodicals, and books to examine the historical role of ethnic studies in the curriculum. It is argued that from an historical approach, ethnic studies has been around for some time and should be viewed as a regular part of the curriculum. (JR)

A secondary course uses an integrated approach to teach economic analysis through sports. The course takes a microeconomic look at one segment of the national economy, providing an in-depth analysis of the American sport scene through the eyes of an economist. Evaluation techniques are discussed and a reprint of the course outline is provided.…

Conflict is seen between the intended use strategies of the new'' social studies projects and present systems in classroom and school practice at present, including schedules, self instruction, large group lectures, lab situations, etc. (JB)

Anthropology and Sociology are the core disciplines in a unit using cumulative concept teaching approach. (SE)

Examines how social studies and history teachers can help students understand the intellectual origins of German Nazism during World War II. Suggests discussion questions and learning activities. (Author/DB)

Reviews key curriculum models to illustrate how geography is facing increased competition for class time. Addresses the need for a standards-based scope and sequence. Focuses on a project that prepared a content-specific scope and sequence, displayed as a matrix, and a teacher's guide for geographic education in grades K-12. (CMK)

Reviews the history, characteristics, and impact of the New Social Studies movement in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Describes the educational goals, teaching methods, and instructional materials commonly used in the New Zealand social studies curriculum. (CFR)