This paper traces some ideas produced by adolescent students when deciding among different explanations of a past situation. For this purpose, a sample of 270 Portuguese students ranging from 12 to 20 years old, attending 7th to 11th grades, was analyzed in a qualitative approach. Students' ideas were mapped through five levels of progression, in…

The University of North Carolina students staged an hour-long program concerning the depression and the new deal as seen from the perspective of North Carolinians. It was an experience of the 30s, using slides, music, and actors to create a 3-dimensional historical environment. (Author/PG)

The intent of this paper is to present a case study in discovery learning using a chronological, narrative history book. (Author)

The teaching of history can be enriched through the use of films about historical subjects and films which are embodiments of various aspects of history. A typical course outline and a list of suitable films are included. (CH)

A sense of the value of history-as-study encourages students and teachers to find more opportunities for spontaneous examples of insightful historical study. (Author/KM)

Step by step descriptions are given of curricular development by a team of Asian specialists, high school teachers, and education consultants. A humanist oriented unit of materials on China is developed, and a communications break-through between university specialists and secondary school generalists is achieved. (JH)

The teaching skills that create an emotional atmosphere or interesting problem situation are those which arouse pupils' interests in ancient and medieval history. Slides, films, chalk drawings, bulletin boards, and fiction excepts are cited as exemplary techniques. (KM)

Students in the course described are introduced early to the rudiments of historical methods, critical discrimination, and library resources. (Editor)

An examination of various aspects of revolution is encouraged through reviews of several important works dealing with revolution not only in this country, but in others. Factors present in this country today which reveal similarities should be presented to students. (JB)

Fifteen interdisciplinary social studies units intended for 10th grade students but applicable to eighth and ninth grade students, dealing with universal issues in the hope that students gain insight into the behavior of man, are analyzed. (SM)

The inclusion of information about business and businessmen in history and other social studies courses offers secondary school students an intimate experience with the historical development of American economic life. (Author)

Discusses the structure in history as a guide to learning more about the present and as an aid toward understanding the assorted events of history. (RK)

Recommends using primary sources for historical information and education rather than depending entirely upon the chaptered textbook method of learning. (RK)

Indicated are general guidelines for using material generally available, and some facts are presented about the history, life styles, and social structure of California Indian peoples. A bibliography suggests useful resources which should be at the disposal of teachers and included in school libraries. (JB)

If the anthropological-geographical-historical approach is used, students can become aware of cultural diversity and also can learn much from the California Indians, about nature and the environment. (JB)