The study of geography affords excellent opportunities for the exercise of judgment, generalization, inference, and comparison. This textbook is designed for the pupils who are completing a course of elementary studies, the special purpose has been to secure the exercise of these powers. It aims to give pupils clear and broad views of human life…

Beginning with the July 22, 1966, Palestinian hijacking of an El Al airliner and ending with the April 5, 1986, bombing raid on Libya by the United States, this chronology details 56 terrorist events which were covered in the world press. (JDH)

Recommends leisurely reading for teachers: biographies on St. Augustine and Charles Lindbergh; novels by Edwidge Danticat, Kate Chopin, and Velma Allis; Edward Tufte's three volumes on the visual presentation of information; Jean Vanier's "Becoming Human;" the Harry Potter series, and Michael Tolkin's novel "The Player." (MLH)

This is the third volume of the bound periodical, "American Journal of Education"--established to enter into a range of education-related discussion and investigation. This volume includes No. 8, March 1857 to No. 9, June 1857. Articles in this volume cover topics such as: reformatory education; college government; mental science as a…

The author has created a series of books on the natural sciences carefully adapted to the different periods of the course of study, with this textbook intended for the older scholars in what are commonly called grammar-schools. At the same time they are suited to scholars who are advanced to a higher grade who have not gone through the previous…

This compendium is designed for use in grammar and high schools. It is introductory to the author's larger zoology text. Though partly rewritten, and with additions regarding the habits of birds and mammals, portions of the larger book have been retained, the more difficult parts being omitted so as to adapt it for younger pupils, or those whose…

A synthesized interview of four of the five editors of SOCIAL EDUCATION through its 50 years of publication, this article addresses the recurring hopes, problems, and issues which these men encountered during their respective periods of leadership. (JDH)

Using examples from education in Germany, this article provides a critical analysis of the "new history of education," its goals, claims, and methodologies, as they were developed in both the United States and Germany during the 1970s. (JDH)

This book describes methods that are the outcome of school room practice. They call for cooperation, making every member of the class an active participant in the work in hand, whether it be reading, story reproduction, original composition, or sentence analysis. The book contains suggestions for teachers of both primary and grammar grades. It…

Looks at some of the historical reasons for spelling irregularity and suggests that such information can serve as both background material for teachers and a source of motivation for students trying to learn to spell. (DD)

Presents the origins of the "Journal for Research in Mathematics Education" focusing on mathematics education in the '50s and '60s; the establishment of the Research Advisory Committee of the NCTM; the publication of Research in Mathematics Education; and the initial structure, policy, and procedures for the new journal. (54 references)…

States that Constance D'Arcy Mackay was instrumental in defining the genre of children's theater in the early 20th century. Discusses her career highlights. Concludes that Mackay played a pivotal role in the "making" of the history of children's theater in the United States, and that while little of her personal history is known, her…

Traces organizational roots of Division 16 of the American Psychological Association (APA) and of National Association of School Psychologists from the founding of APA to present. Focuses on significance of these organizations and their contributions to development of school psychology. Describes trends in structure and characteristics of the…

Discusses the events in the ninth century that moved astronomy away from the pursuit of mystical hermetic sciences and astrology back toward observation and measurement. Describes the achievements of astronomers and the instruments and calculations used during that period. (JRH)

Examined in this essay is the impact Cardozo had on the education of Blacks in South Carolina. Considered are his roles as a teacher, a principal, and a politician. (EB)