Discusses the rationale for establishing criteria for evaluating oral history interviews. Presents seven evaluation categories relating to oral history tapes and three categories relating to typescripts. (CK)

Students tell us that for them the past is inconsequential and insignificant--a dead issue. What this "now" generation fails to realize is that without a past there would be no present and no future. (Author)

Presents an annotated bibliography of materials on the history of Argentina from 1862 to the 1980s. The bibliography is intended for use by college level history instructors as they develop curriculum on Argentina and as they seek to provide students with informative, stimulating, and accessible reading. The bilbiography relies heavily on journal…

Presents an annotated bibliography of materials on the history of Chile from the 1500s to the twentieth century. The bibliography includes works from the United States, England, and Chile on a variety of topics, including the colonial period, Pre-Columbian Chile, Indian life, culture, political structure, the impact of Spanish Imperialism, land…

Looks at the current drop in interest in history and suggests: (1) beginning with current events and working backwards in time; (2) using a biographical approach; and/or (3) studying history's heroes and heroines. Discusses ways these approaches can heighten the relevance of history. (AYC)

Explains a scavenger hunt to collect items (newspaper clippings, pictures, records, etc.) that represent the influence of the United States on Canadian Culture. The teacher prepares scavenger hunt stations which include items that students have collected. An assessment on items follows the hunt. (KC)

Argues for an increased emphasis on science and technology in the history curriculum. (BH)

Jacques Cousteau describes the Cousteau Society's current archeological exploration of Greek waters where they are looking for the remains of lost civilizations. (Author/RM)

Critiques recent versions of pluralism by examining the concepts of culture and identity underlying them. Proposes a model of education that rejects cultural transmission in favor of a transformational curriculum that goes beyond culture. (SK)

Asserts that while U.S. history is often viewed as "thin and provincial gruel," it is, in fact, a tremendous drama where great issues of human existence come to life (e.g., the proper means and ends of liberty, order, individuality, material prosperity, technology, and democracy). Discusses American myths and narratives, noting disagreements over…

This article considers the extent to which social ideals enter into the truth of historical events in James's philosophy and the implications of his idea of history for the study and teaching of the past. (IAH)

Suggests using portraits in history instruction. Uses the story and portrait of Pocahontas to show how expectations can differ from reality. Discusses the role of inference in interpreting what a portrait tells the viewer. Argues that portraits can "soften" social studies instruction and remind students that historical figures were real…

The European invasion five centuries ago exposed a large portion of the globe to the influence of a dynamic civilization that did much to make the modern world what it is. A Harvard history professor considers seven questions for a multicultural exploration of the Columbian Quincentenary. (MLF)

Addresses the current uncertain status of social studies education in the state of Vermont. Reports that the Vermont Department of Education now lacks a social studies consultant and that the state has few professional organizations to assume such functions. Discusses the present state review of social studies education and the reemergence of the…

The traditional way of studying history is unappealing to many students because they rarely perform the historian's tasks: defining essential questions, sorting through available source materials, determining topics, drawing conclusions, and presenting them persuasively. Teachers in two Rhode Island high schools have provided students with the…