Use of science fiction in the teaching of social studies can stimulate interest on the part of the student and thereby aid learning. (CK)

The poor way of teaching American History in most public schools is discussed. (CK)

Describes an innovative approach to teaching history and social studies - class projects investigating the oral history of a period or region. (AN)

Describes L. S. Kenworthy's 1936 article on famous American immigrants, and discusses its usefulness as a resource for social studies teachers. (SR)

Discusses the use of propaganda devices in political campaigns as a vehicle for developing critical thinking skills in the social studies classroom. (FL)

Suggests ways that both individual teachers and schools can reduce the influence of teacher political bias in social studies teaching. (FL)

Provides an overview of the nature and purpose of semantic mapping, as well as the instructional research base. Describes how semantic mapping was used in one secondary social studies classroom. Suggests ideas and resources for interested teachers. (RS)

Examines the problem-solving processes of social studies and mathematics and discusses their commonalities. Considers how those processes might be taught so that students will see that there is indeed a relationship between those two seemingly discrete disciplines. (RS)