Author stresses the need and responsibility for social studies curriculum to establish an ecological awareness in students. (GB)

Traces the general shift from broad, national curriculum reform programs in political education in the United States to smaller, more localized projects. Presents examples of local projects, with particular emphasis on a citizenship education program sponsored by the Georgia State Department of Education. (Author/DB)

A summary of doctoral research activity in social studies education based on dissertation abstracts for the period 1977 to mid-1982 is presented. Descriptive studies dominated, northeastern universities produced the most doctorates, the largest portion were studies of curriculum materials, and the largest number concerned broad field or general…

An interdisciplinary approach to environmental education, incorporating both the sciences and social sciences, is presented. (DE)

A right-wing group has succeeded in banning Edwin Fenton's social studies inquiry series after stormy debates between State textbook selection people and professional educators. (Author)

Describes a four-level classification scheme of "environmental insults" which may be used for instructional purposes as a framework for teaching-learning sequences in studying problems of the local environment. (SH)

Problems of inplementing and evaluating interdisciplinary environmental education programs are discussed in relation to the elementary school and then to the secondary school. Goals and priorities, as stated by the Office of Education, are presented and several innovative programs at each level are briefly described. (LS)

This book of readings, compiled for use in college level courses, provides for students a base of information about social studies curriculum. The first section deals with varied criticisms of public school organization. Section Two provides an historical perspective and an examination of what has been happening in social studies education in the…

Twenty suggestions in five conceptual areas -- interdependence, population, pollution, resource utilization, land use -- are offered to teachers incorporating environmental studies into their social studies curricula. (JH)

Explores the design, purpose, and experiences of the Improving Citizenship Education Project (ICE) which is currently being used by elementary and secondary social studies classroom teachers in Fulton County, Georgia, to contribute to civic and political awareness of students and prepare them for responsibilities of democratic citizenship. (DB)

Compares the theories of E. D. Hirsch on teaching cultural literacy with the earlier work of education reformer, Carleton Washburne. Points out that Washburne also supported the notion of cultural literacy, developed a social studies curriculum, and promoted the organization and internal continuity of learning as the prime consideration. (NL)

Traditionally, civic education has been introduced at the eighth grade level. Research indicates that youngsters begin learning political information and attitudes much earlier. With that in mind, this publication is designed around concepts that can be developed throughout the primary and intermediate grades. Elementary students can begin to…

Discusses the theoretical context for service learning and the differences between service learning and community service. Examines research on effective service learning that emphasizes connections to political science content, are of a longer duration, and provide opportunities for reflection. States that the research on service learning raises…

During the decade that followed World War II, social studies education in the United States was affected by many societal changes, particularly the new socio-political climate and a widespread discontent with the state of postwar public education. By the mid 1950s there was a crisis atmosphere regarding U.S. education contributed to by limited…