THE SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION CONSORTIUM EXPLORED WAYS OF OBTAINING GREATER COOPERATION AND COMMUNICATION AMONG THE VARIOUS KINDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE CONCERNED WITH CREATIVE INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION--INCLUDING CLASSROOM TEACHERS, CURRICULUM DIRECTORS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, UNIVERSITY EDUCATORS, AND SOCIAL SCIENTISTS. THE BASIC NEEDS…

GRADES OR AGES: Grades 10-12. SUBJECT MATTER: Social science. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The extensive introductory material includes rationale, definitions of the social science core disciplines, glossary of terms, and descriptions of concepts. The course material includes political science, history, economics, geography, sociology,…

This curriculum guide consists of seven topic areas, major generalizations for each topic covered, and suggested teaching and learning methods. The major topics are: 1) economics, 2) pre-industrial history, 3) science, 4) politics, 5) economic development and industrialization, 6) the economic situation in the student's own country and locality,…

This guide lists and defines concepts from seven social science disciplines and presents strategies for concept teaching in the social sciences at the elementary and secondary levels. The guide's four main sections are Theoretical Introduction, Concepts from the Social Sciences, Teaching Strategies, and the Future. The Theoretical Introduction…

The author outlines an introductory undergraduate course in Indian Studies constructed on the configuration of a social science cluster built around a central disciplinary core of political science. The objective of the course is to build an understanding of contemporary India. As a matter of convenience and organization the course is divided into…

Objectives, content, and scope of instruction for teaching social studies in the seventh grade are defined in this curriculum guide for New York City public schools. Learning activities, which reflect a variety of teaching techniques, are developed under five themes: (1) "Why People Moved to the New World," (2) "How Permanent Settlements were…

Criticizes the National Commission on Social Studies in the Schools' report, "Charting a Course: Social Studies for the 21st Century," for its contradictions, traditionalist views, positivistic approach to social science, and failure to identify ways to teach democratic values. Suggests that the report qualifies as an updated version of…

This handbook defines major themes in African studies, suggests a variety of ways in which these themes can be viewed, and provides guidance to and evaluations of available print and audio-visual resources. The book is intended to assist educators with preparation of curriculum for grades K-12. An introduction explains use of the handbook;…

Appendix A is a sample spread of the Experimental Teachers Education Program Proposal for the summer sessions, sophomore year, junior year, and senior year. Appendix B is a structured curriculum for a teacher education course entitled "Social Science Semester," including anthropology, economics, sociology, history, geography, education,…

Focusing on James K. Polk's handling of the diplomatic crisis with Mexico, which followed his accession to office, and on the results of the Mexican War, this unit asks the student to evaluate Polk's actions. In the evaluation, the student must assess the responsibilities of presidential leadership and confront the implications of power in…

This unit, geared initially for college-preparatory students at the high school level, asks the student to consider ways in which the past, however incompletely or inaccurately perceived, shapes our views of the present. Evidence is presented to show how both the isolationists and internationalists justified their actions by their interpretations…

Intended for college-preparatory students at the high school level, this unit investigates the changing tides in U.S.-Soviet diplomatic relations and the reasons for the change. The focus of the unit is on a series of particular episodes such as the questions of famine relief in the 1920's, diplomatic recognition in the 1930's, World War II, the…

Designed to be used with above-average junior high students or to serve as a take-off point for high school students, this unit raises the question of what the role of the Supreme Court is in American government. The unit begins with evidence of the Court's deciding different ways at different times in similar cases, and proceeds to an…

This experimental course in American Political Behavior for ninth grade was developed by the High School Curriculum Center in Government, established through the cooperation of the Department of Government and the School of Education at Indiana University. Intended as an alternative to the traditional two-semester study of civics, this course…

The guide outlines an interdisciplinary social science course for grades 7-12. The overall curriculum goal is that students learn the skills, values and concepts essential to citizenship in a democratic society. Teaching activities suggested include class discussions, role playing, debate, mapwork, written reports, group and individual research,…