Topic 1, The Ancient Greeks, of a theme issue on Teaching World History Through Science Fiction utilizes this story reprinted from Horror Times Ten. (JB)

Presents a rationale for utilizing mythology in the elementary school classroom, discusses problems encountered in the use of mythology, and offers ideas for broadening classroom use of mythology. Mythology-related activities involve students in creative writing, art work, research, star gazing, and story telling. (Author/DB)

Social studies education must provide social participation in a democratic community. Myths about cross-sex communication are examined, research findings on children's peer interactions are discussed, and strategies that social studies teachers can implement to increase cross-sex interaction in the classroom are suggested. (RM)

The volumes selected for this annual annotated bibliography of children's books in the social studies: (1) are written primarily for children in grades K-8; (2) emphasize human relations; (3) present an original theme or fresh slant on a traditional topic; (4) are highly readable; and (5) have a pleasing format and, when appropriate,…

This selective listing of books for children in grades K-8 is organized by the following categories: American history, culture, and life; world history and culture; biographies and autobiographical accounts; folktales, myths and legends and storytelling; poetry and rhyme; contemporary interests and controversies; and understanding oneself and…