Presents an annotated bibliography of more than 30 sources of political cartoons from past and present cartoonists. Titles include "Comic Art in America"; "Herblock's Special for Today"; "Best Editorial Cartoons"; "The Cartoon History of the American Revolution"; "The Cartoon History of Britain";…

Discusses the problems of quantitative social history during the 1970s, stating that if properly taught, quantitative social history could and should play a central role in contemporary education by integrating science, business, and the humanities. Presents a syllabus for a course entitled "Work, Technology, and Society" and examines…

Discusses the development and assesses the value of historical works on radio news broadcasts during the 1930s. Examines two photograph collections from the Broadcast Pioneers Library, stating that they are an important resource in radio and television history that can be used for history teaching and research. Presents several of the photographs…

Assesses Sergei Eisenstein's role in cinematic history and his reputation in the Soviet Union and throughout the world. Describes the Eisenstein exhibition planned for the Oxford Museum of Modern Art and examines additional activities designed to enhance public appreciation of this influential artist. Discusses several of his important films. (GEA)

Argues that students must be taught historical methods in order to evaluate historical evidence, determine its relevance to a topic, and produce intelligent papers. Presents an exercise which requires students to write a historical essay based solely upon provided documents, illustrating that interpretations will vary despite common facts. (GEA)

Discusses the use of Kranzberg's Laws in a history of technology course at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Lists the Laws and describes how certain reference materials are used in the course. (TW)

Presents a lesson plan which uses role playing to teach secondary students about sectionalism and its effects on a nation. Set during the Constitutional Convention, students, as participants, learn about the three main areas of conflict, the viewpoints of each section of the country, and the importance of compromise as they argue and defend their…

Presents a teaching unit which will enable secondary students to differentiate between unitary, federal, and confederate forms of government; list factors leading to the formation of the U.S. federal system of government; and understand how different structures of government result in different degrees of freedom, responsibilities, and…

Notes that writing can be a more effective tool for social studies learning if assignments require students to generate their own thoughts rather than restate someone else's ideas. Offers a two-day lesson on the reform of child labor practices during the English Industrial Revolution. A wide variety of writing activities are featured. (JDH)

Discusses advantages and limitations of database software in meeting the educational objectives of history instruction; reviews five currently available computer programs (FACTFILE, QUEST, QUARRY BANK 1851, Census Analysis, and Beta Base); highlights major considerations that arise in designing such programs; and describes their classroom use.…

Describes the content, goals, and methods of a four-year curriculum development project that infused learning about Chicago metropolitan area neighborhoods into existing high school social studies and junior high school American history classes. Provides criteria used for lesson design and unit development. (JDH)

Maintains that indifference, inertia, and ideology have kept much of the new scholarship about women out of current courses and textbooks. Speculates on reasons for this resistance to change. (JDH)

The American Association of Museum's report, "Museums for a New Century," offers 16 recommendations to guide museum professionals as they plan for the future. Implications for social studies education, in particular history instruction, are discussed. (RM)

A reenactment that attempts to re-create and relive the sequence of events of a significant historical happening can be an essential power for learning history. Suggestions to help teachers develop and plan a reenactment are made. (RM)

Describes how the diary of Ada Millington, a twelve-year-old who traveled with her family from Keosauqua, Iowa, to Santa Rosa, California in 1862, was used to involve children from a variety of socio-economic, racial, ethnic and national backgrounds in social studies experiences which integrated language arts and math skills. (JDH)