This paper argues that an essential aspect of social studies in the secondary school is the study of public issues, in order to instruct students in the examination and analysis of the kinds of value disputes that give birth to social conflict. (MB)

Certain areas in the social studies can be effectively taught in a non-classroom setting. This experiment determined if, in a supermarket situation, consumer preferences (as measured in sales figures and augmented by questionnaire data) could be altered by the addition of nutritional information to the labels of sixteen items which had moderate…

Discusses the role of the public school in educating students to be responsible citizens. Asserts that a complete program must include appropriate courses in addition to modeling democratic processes and providing opportunities for students to practice responsible, democratic behavior in all aspects of schooling. Discusses how these aims can be…

Citizenship education is commonly accepted as the ultimate goal of the social studies, yet the professional preparation of school administrators devotes little attention to civic learning. The status of citizenship education as reported by elementary school principals in the Dade County, Florida public schools was investigated. The first major…

This is a guide to evaluating consumer education materials and to free or inexpensive materials. An annotated list is provided of recommended materials on the market, such as periodicals and newsletters, books, curriculum guides, and teacher resources. (JH)

Discusses action being taken to establish a national organization which would serve to focus and coordinate the activities of all the public interest groups now operating. Increased emphasis on the role of scientists in advising this government on public interest issues is advocated. (JR)

Students can develop valuable research skills and learn about our political process by obtaining campaign finance reports filed by all candidates in federal elections. Other statistics and information available from the Federal Election Commission are also valuable learning tools. (Author/GC)

Suggestions for incorporating consumer awareness into the usual civic or government courses are made with reference to values clarification and the needs and experiences of the student. (JH)

Presents results of survey of high school seniors taken in 1968 (N=825), 1972 (N=119), and 1984 (N=200). The survey consisted of 13 widely accepted attitudinal items and 16 demographic variables designed to measure degree of political cynicism and attitudes toward democracy. Concludes that 1984 results show a loss of innocence, increasing…

Viewing all students as potential voters, the author asserts the need for including political education in school curricula and suggests the viability, as well as form, of its inclusion. (JH)

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)

A critical examination of the content, objectives and processes of teaching of the Canadian Public Issues Project is provided. (DE)

Examines the research on social studies curriculum's influence on the social, moral, and political attitudes of youth. Argues that present lines of research are ineffective and recommends that descriptive research on exemplary programs become a major research priority. (JDH)

Reviews the research basis supporting 11 questioning practices which are positively correlated with higher achievement on specified learning outcomes. Draws implications for future research in questioning. (JDH)