A project is described in which American history students analyze comic books to determine their appeal and structure, and then create their own comic books entitled "Causes of the American Revolution". Concludes that, despite some problems, the project was fun and rewarding. (DB)

Identifies and describes testing options available to history teachers. Tests discussed include essay, objective, true-false, multiple choice, identification, take-home, oral, and fill-in. Tips are presented to aid teachers in developing tests which are valid, reliable, and fair. Journal availability: see SO 507 033. (DB)

Secondary students write a dialogue of an interview they have conducted with a person who could have lived during a certain historical period. Students are provided with guidelines and substantiate answers to their questions by citing sources. Objectives, procedures, and evaluation methods are provided for an interview during the American…

Characterizes Mexico as a nation of divergent cultures and indicates how a social science framework has been incorporated into the elementary school history curriculum to reflect this diversity. Provides a brief description of curriculum in grades 1-5. (DB)

Describes a syllabus for teaching history which stresses a system of periodization to incorporate humanities and social science concepts with understanding of historical change. The syllabus was developed for use with international students at the United Nations International School in New York City. (DB)

Presents a model for introducing inquiry and problem-solving into middle grade history classes. It is based on an educational approach suggested by John Dewey. The author uses the model to explore two seemingly contradictory statements by Abraham Lincoln about slavery. (AV)

Secondary and college level American textbooks should include information about minority groups, particularly Mexican-Americans. Surveys history textbooks with regard to their treatment of the Mexican American minority. For journal availability, see so 506 696. (DB)

Describes a college-level simulation game about the French Revolution. Based on George Lefebvre's "The Coming of the French Revolution," the role-play focuses on social and economic causes of the revolution and allows students to understand citizens' grievances against the French government. (AV)

Filmstrips on Maine state history were developed inexpensively by history undergraduate students at the University of Maine and were distributed at low cost to high schools for use in state history courses. The filmstrips are a valuable source of recent historical scholarship because the small population of Maine precludes frequent updating of…

Field trips can increase student interest in science and social studies topics. Presents a report of a sixth grade's week-long field trip to Nantacket to study the technology of whaling. (Author/DB)

Architecture can be a topic in high school community studies. A program in Boulder, Colorado, is described as a case study. Learning activities include walking tours, library and city archive research, and slide shows. Tips for teachers and an annotated bibliography are included. (Author/DB)

Suggests ways in which collection and analysis of genealogical data in history and social studies classes can develop research skills, increase student interest, and improve self-actualization. Instructions on drawing up blood line charts and family trees are presented. (Author/DB)

Focuses on the revisionist approach to teaching United States history at the secondary level and college level. Ten themes are offered as examples around which a meaningful survey course can be constructed. These include economic opportunity, political participation, population mobility, belief in reform, status for women, educational opportunity,…

Describes and evaluates a graduate history program at the University of California, Santa Barbara, which prepares students for careers in local and state government. Feedback from students, government agencies, and corporations participating in the program has been generally positive. (Author/DB)