An attempt is made to provide a new framework for examining the types of films useful to the teacher of social studies--a framework which, among other things, acknowledges that films may be boring, that propaganda is inherent in most documentaries, and that fiction films may be of great service to the history teacher. (LS)

This index lists all articles and pictures which have appeared in National Geographic Magazine from 1915 to the present. Some 66 subject headings and numerous subheadings appear alphabetically, but within these headings, organization may be geographical, chronological, or other. Citations include only the subject area, date of issue, and presence…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 2. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; families around the world. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The introductory material includes an overview of the unit and suggestions for initiating and incorporating the unit in the K-12 social studies program. The main text is presented in four columns: content, teacher contribution…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 3. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies: Argentina, the Pampas. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The introductory material includes an explanation and overview of the unit and suggestions for initiating the unit and integrating it with the K-12 social studies program. The main text is presented in four columns: content,…

Two views are presented on the question of whether or not creativity can be taught in social studies classrooms. Barbara Olmo argues that social studies is especially well suited for teaching creativity. Alvin Wolf replies that creativity can be encouraged but not taught directly. (Author/RM)

Discusses the founding and growth of the Illinois Council for the Social Studies. Recounts various events from the council's history and provides a list of its presidents from 1938 to 1987. (GEA)

This study sought to determine whether social studies teachers could attain sufficient programming expertise to create instructively sound software in an introductory course on AppleSoft BASIC. Analysis of pre- and posttest scores and the programs they authored suggests that such instruction can be efficacious. (Author/JDH)

Provides an inquiry unit which invites students to learn about the Populist movement in the United States by analyzing the symbolism embodied in THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ. (JDH)

Provides information about making videotaped documentaries. Includes a description of the various roles students must play, and provides two planning forms to aid the videotape production project. (JDH)

Described are materials which may prove useful to K-12 social studies teachers, either as supplements to standard curricular materials or simply as sources of specialized information. (RM)

Discusses the development of social and political education, specifically Peace Studies, in Great Britain. (JOW)

An urban affairs course in Ohio has become very successful and popular with its students and beneficial to the community as a whole. (CK)