A game designed to introduce secondary and college students to the legislative process and the issues surrounding the Equal Rights Amendment through simulation and role playing is presented. The simulation places the student in the role of a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee of the State Legislature of the hypothetical state of New…

This guide for primary teachers of history, geography, and civics provides them with a comprehensive view of the social studies. The emphasis is on the integration of the various social sciences toward the end of producing a student with a well rounded and international outlook. The guide contains five sections: 1) general considerations for the…

This aid to citizen preparation of candidates with a limited educational background, designed for use in public school citizenship class or home study situation, explains the fundamental principles of a democratic system of government in simple terms and concepts. An effort i s made to use concepts that the immigrant can relate to, such as the…

The curriculum project undertaken by the Nanaimo District teachers proposed to develop a study of the socio-political processes in a Canadian urban government, using their own city as a model (ED 055 013). This progress report stresses that the nature of the development process has been based on 1) need, 2) structure, 3) content, 4) materials…

Four experiments designed to study attitudes toward United States Presidents are described. The project uses the conceptual framework and methodology of a mathematical theory of information integration to compile information on attitudes and opinion formation based on high school civics and history courses. Results of the research findings of each…

This home study workbook presents information on the structure and operation of state and local government for naturalization candidates who speak English but who have little or no reading skill. The content is divided into 30 short lessons, with student exercises at the end of each lesson. Simple concepts and terms are used to describe the…

"Practical Political Action", intended for secondary grade students and adapted directly from the nonpartisan "Action Course in Practical Politics" prepared and published by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, is designed to assist students in understanding and participating in the political life of our nation by examining action at the…

This curriculum unit on citizenship education examines some voluntary associations which Americans join to accomplish certain objectives. The purposes of the unit are to show students how associations take positions on certain issues, such as reforming Congress or amnesty, and how they work to effect governmental policies. It is hoped that…

Reviews school curriculum treatment of the Constitution noting inadequacies of early instructional methods and textbooks and a dramatic decline of education about the Constitution which began during the progressive education era. Presents the results of surveys which indicate a lack of constitutional knowledge among our youth. Concludes with a…

Examines the life of James Madison, Founding Father and "theoretic statesman." Focuses specifically on Madison's education and character, his friendship with Thomas Jefferson, and his civic legacy: a selfless devotion to republican government and union. (JDH)

Contends that decisions about scope and sequence are most appropriately made by local curriculum committees and teachers. Provides guidance for this work by identifying four goals for the K-12 social studies curriculum, along with seven major themes, including social history, cultural heritage, and development of a global perspective. Key…

A study showed that the acquisition of voting knowledge in a civics class positively influenced ninth- and tenth-grade students' attitudes toward voting. Teachers should give students a solid foundation concerning the electoral process and encourage students to participate in the political process. (RM)

Results suggest that there are no pervasive Catholic-school effects. Public schools had a small advantage in science and civics; Catholic schools had an advantage in reading, vocabulary, mathematics, and writing. All of the effects were very small. On average, the Catholic-school advantage was only about five percent of a standard deviation.…

Excerpt from "The Reconstruction of Patriotism: Education for Civic Consciousness" discusses civics education from Revolutionary days to present. An allegiance between schools and the military is proposed to create a national service system supplementing classroom teaching, which is currently incapable of conveying the meaning of…

Describes ways in which schools can help immigrant children overcome refugee trauma, differences in language, culture, religion, and problems arising because of social stratification and prejudice in American society. Reviews the benefits derived by all students from successful educational practices. (JDH)