Describes a simulation game developed to introduce elementary school students to basic economic concepts, including scarcity, availability, resource utilization, trade-offs, and demand and barter. The simulation, based on a shortage of chocolate milk in the elementary school lunch room, stressed problem solving skills. (DB)

Describes a mini-course in corporate structure for use in an economics unit in the the elementary social studies classroom. Course objectives, requirements, corporate personnel forms, and a certificate of stock are included in the article. For journal availability, see SO 505 448. (Author/DB)

A two week unit employing case studies increases student awareness of interpersonal and intergroup awareness. (Author/KM)

Discusses a money management unit helpful in explaining national and international economic systems to elementary social studies students. Individual, group, and class activities are described. For journal availability, see SO 505 448. (Author/DB)

Discusses a study of global education in 16 Delaware County, Pennsylvania, public high schools. Reports that global education was more widely taught than the written curriculum indicated. Describes factors that promote global education. Offers recommendations for increasing the impact of global education on the curriculum and in the classroom. (SG)

Outlines ideas for units presenting facets of the geographical, economic, social, and cultural heritage of Pennsylvania. Annotated lists of museums, historical resources, suggested field trips, and bibliographies on William Penn and other selected Pennsylvania history topics are included. (AM)

Eight lessons for elementary students which increase sensitivity for the aging process are presented. For journal availability see annotation SO 504 171. (DE)

This article describes the interdisciplinary Bicentennial program K-12 of the Springfield School District in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. A Publication of the Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies, the journal is available from Ritter Hall, Fourth Floor, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122. (Author/RM)

Describes a unit of study for the middle school which involves students in simulating the writing of the United States Constitution. Students work in small groups and pattern their own Preamble and Bill of Rights after the originals. (JDH)

Describes eight resources for teaching about the United States Constitution available from ERIC. Described are instructional materials for junior and senior high school students on such topics as (1) the role of the U.S. Supreme Court, (2) freedom of the press, (3) the history of the United States Constitution, and (4) problems of the…

Explores the relationship between current events instruction and economics education and explains how teachers can stress the relationship between these two areas of study and increase students' interest in and understanding of both areas. Suggests how to use a current events game ("The Interwoven Web") to provide important learning experiences…

This article outlines secondary social studies lesson plans on Bicentennial topics. The lessons contain strategies to help teachers prepare hands on student materials for classroom learning stations. For journal availability see SO 504 433. (Author/RM)

Described are the pros and cons of group activity and independent study for secondary students and a three week unit on the processes of socialization. Eleven activities such as field trips, seminars, readings, and surveys are outlined. For journal availability, see SO 505 192. (Author/DB)

Presents a law-related unit for use in high school social studies classes. The unit provides students with understanding of the human side of a criminal court case by involving them in role playing, class discussion, and reflective thinking. For journal availability, see SO 506 393. (Author/DB)

Observes that elementary school social studies programs should broaden awareness of other peoples and cultures. Argues that commercial textbooks and programs seldom transmit the attitudes, respect, and feeling of humanness that comes from a child-centered, activity-oriented, interdisciplinary approach to the study of a country. Describes a first…