A radio broadcast of Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater during the 1964 election campaign can spark an engaging classroom discussion on candidates, campaign issues, and the role of media in elections.

Many commentators have noted that the 2010 Supreme Court term was without the "fireworks" of recent years and, therefore, this year the Court garnered limited media attention and national interest. Contributing to this limited attention was the fact that the term ended with no retirements or looming confirmation battles. In addition, the term's…

Examines media portrayals of Mexican immigrants, and interplay between these images and portrayals of U.S.-born Latinos. Argues that examining media images is imperative because the influence of media saturation is almost overwhelming. Suggests a media-literacy framework for developing abilities for interpreting media and giving students control…

Examines press coverage of the Holocaust to analyze the response of the United States and the world to the Jewish extermination. Compares this coverage to earlier press responses to the Armenian genocide and Ukraine famines. Argues the press was unwilling to face the Holocaust's magnitude. Urges teachers to teach about the Holocaust and similar…

This article discusses the relationship between teachers, classroom controversy and the media. It also features the story of Ayesha, who coincidentally is one of the authors of this article. Ayesha's story is a social studies teacher's bad dream featuring one of her worst fears: (1) public criticism; and (2) controversy over something that has…

Suggests ways in which social studies educators can take a more active role in advocating social studies education: involve professionals and the media in a systematic advocacy program, distribute materials produced by the National Council for the Social Studies, develop social studies themes, and present an advocacy position for social studies at…

Reviews how classroom teachers can use Congressional Satellite Public Announcement Network (C-SPAN) to stimulate and instruct students in social studies and American Government classes. Outlines future plans for classroom outreach which include a guidebook, training tapes, lesson plans, and teacher seminars. Includes an address for further…

Describes the authors' development of a one-semester course on the Vietnam War. Examines the use of television documentaries, press coverage, and primary source materials. Discusses student projects, responsibilities, and overall response to the course. (GEA)

A review of the changes in music in the 50's, 60's and 70's reflects the powerful role music plays in our culture and in understanding youth. (Author/KM)

The complex media machine of contemporary presidential campaigns is compared to the simpler process of 19th century campaigning. Teachers are referred to books and records which will help students understand history through songs, ballads, and music. (AV)

Excerpts from two propaganda leaflets distributed by Germany during World War I to demoralize American soldiers. Teaching suggestions encourage students to examine the leaflets' tone, guess who the authors might have been, and analyze the leaflets as examples of a propaganda technique. (AV)

Presents a viewing guide to ODYSSEY--a 13-week television series on anthropology and archaeology. For each program, information is presented on background, summary, using the guide, discussion questions, bibliography, and things to watch for and think about during the series. (DB)

The bibliography contains a variety of audiovisual resources about television journalism. Most resources are appropriate for grades 7-12. Teacher's guides, books and periodicals are also listed. (KC)

The war in Iraq and the aftermath are receiving media attention around the globe. A plethora of media reports from many other countries is now available online in English. This article recommends possible approaches to developing comparative media studies and provides URLs to specific sources. The NCSS standards addressed by these lessons include:…

Research reviews and statistical analysis of a specific study suggest that the mass media play a direct role in the political socialization of adolescents insofar as overt political behavior is concerned. (Author/AV)