Discusses the importance of geographic knowledge and understanding for learning history. Emphasizes five themes of geography: location, place, relationships within places, movement, and regions. Provides specific lesson suggestions. Argues for geography instruction's integration into all areas of social studies with maps and geographic themes. (DK)

Examines an earth-focus in social studies as a means of fostering better understanding of the physical environment. Presents evidence that this type of study will improve students' knowledge of the economic, historical, and social processes of the earth's inhabitants. (DB)

Suggests ways in which secondary social studies teachers can help students develop skills in problem solving. (RM)

Describes a map activity for studying the nine nations of the United States using cooperative learning techniques. The concept of geographic region is discussed and linked to the term "nine nations." Lesson plan, student worksheets, maps, and other materials are included. Indicates the software used to produce maps. (KO)

Reviews ten ERIC documents, produced since 1983, which provide activities, lesson plans, and curriculum guides for teaching elementary through secondary students about democratic government. Emphasis is on citizen responsibility and participation. (JDH)

Describes various ways that social studies courses can help meet the special needs that students have in the seventh and eighth grades. (RM)

Discusses changes that a social studies teacher can expect when a disabled student is mainstreamed into his or her classroom. The role that the teacher must play is examined. (RM)

We must acquire the fullest understanding and use of our life support system and begin a movement of energies away from scarcity and toward self-sufficiency. Global interdependence education can assist in this process. Educators will be called on to demonstrate the workability and necessity of whole-system approaches. (SR)

Discusses the use of historical novels in social studies curriculum. The author explains why the novel is useful as well as how an inquiry and aesthetic reading novel curriculum approach can be used and the benefits of using this approach. (AM)

Relates the future of social studies in 1984 to the social and political implications of education found in Orwell's "1984."

This special issue contains: (1) an eight-page bibliography of print resources designed to aid social studies teachers with their professional growth and practice; (2) the results of a state-wide curriculum survey; (3) a 10-page list of resource organizations and people; (4) a collection of forms for textbook evaluation; and (5) California Council…

Lists names and addresses of companies producing software directories, software catalogs, and professional computing journals. Suggests four considerations in ordering software. (JDH)

Eric Hoffer's book, "The True Believer," was used in the classroom to help students understand mass movements and the problematic nature of leadership. Suggests a variety of activities to be used in conjunction with the book. (CS)

Realizing the great need for formal consumer education courses in schools, the California State Department developed a Consumer Survival Kit which is briefly described as a collection of suggested class activities, references and teacher aids. The Kit will be available in early 1974. (Author/RM)

Presents a listing of instructional packets, films, fact sheets, newsletters, films, and comic books on various topics related to energy. Materials are designated as being appropriate for primary grades, junior high, and high school. Addresses are included. All materials are free of charge. (DB)