Discusses the role of the belief that all groups should assimilate to Anglo Saxon values in American history and the emergence of multicultural education in the 1960s. Argues for the teaching of black cultural history and literature. Provides a bibliography for incorporating black history into high school classes. (KH)

Primary source materials and excerpts from books concerning three types of autocracy--the divine right of kings, benevolent despotism, and totalitarianism--are provided for use with secondary students. Discussion questions are included. (RM)

Provides an extensive annotated bibliography of materials on 18th century Latin America. The bibliography is divided into three sections: An introductory overview; selected topics such as The Enlightenment and women; and major regions. (AEM)

Describes historical background of the "Living Newspaper" theater, the procedure in using the genre as a classroom activity, and the evaluation of the activity for student learning. Presents an example of play design and an observation-debriefing form, concluding that this medium stimulates student curiosity about the past and may be…

Presents facts and figures about the U.S. Constitutional Convention from the original proposal at the 1786 Annapolis Convention through the ratification process. Lists the rules adopted for the Convention, provides demographic data about the delegates, and includes a selected bibliography of books and articles. (GEA)

Discussing the inadequacies in primary social studies instruction about the colonial period of U.S. history, Larkins advocates adding substance by teaching history with stories and biographies. Illustrates how to teach about Pocahontas using children's trade books and provides suggestions for selecting appropriate course content. (GEA)

Presents a study which focuses on the use of network radio in the presidential campaigns of 1932 and 1936. Discusses the use of performance skills and sales techniques in broadcasts made by the Democrats and Republicans over the two major networks: the Columbia Broadcasting System and the National Broadcasting System. Examines how radio…

Examines the nature of Hollywood movies produced during the Cold War and the transformation of U.S. popular culture. Discusses the 1948 production of "The Iron Curtain," based on the defection of Igor Gouzenko. Appendices include (1) the defection of Igor Gouzenko; and (2) Twentieth Century-Fox's purchase of the Igor Gouzenko story…

Briefly discusses the history of heritage education and introduces the theme articles in this issue. Invites teachers to consider their local heritage resources and the learning opportunities which these materials support. (GEA)

Discusses the activities of the Ontario Historical Society in promoting Canadian history, focusing in particular on its resource book, DISCOVERING YOUR COMMUNITY, which was developed for Ontario's bicentennial celebration. (GEA)

Criticizes the overwhelming emphasis placed on printed material in school learning. Shows how a variety of physical and visual stimuli can provide as much or more information than written statements. Includes examples based on two historical photographs and a modern plastic food container. (GEA)

States that local history can be effective in helping students better understand the broader scope of history. Identifies four ERIC documents which will help social studies teachers incorporate local history in their classrooms. Provides bibliographic citations and ordering information. (GEA)

Using Gettysburg as an example, the author addresses the major components of a successful field trip, such as pre-teaching, memorizing, and the study of primary sources. Includes information on student participation and other factors of a successful field trip. (GEA)

Suggests twelve strategies for helping students read social studies material with greater comprehension. The strategies include simulations, debates, documents, oral histories, current events, and differing accounts of history. (DH)

Describes one professor's attempt to improve his college's introductory history course by offering an alternative which stresses a biographical approach to twentieth century individuals who have shaped the contemporary world. (JDH)