The Indiana Council for the Social Studies (ICSS) was founded in 1938 to specifically address the needs of social studies education in the state. The recurring themes addressed by ICSS members include academic freedom, teacher certification requirements, "back to basics," textbook adopting standards, curriculum revision, citizenship,…

This study examined the status of elementary social studies in South Dakoa in relation to: (1) instructional time; (2) instructional strategies; (3) the use of the textbook and other materials; (4) the availability of professional growth resources; (5) specific subject and skill areas of emphasis; and (6) the professional perceptions of principals…

Members of the educational community have a vested interest in establishng a system of economic decisionmaking that is subject to democratic input and public accountability. Educators might seek alliances with progressive labor unions in order to achieve this goal. This paper explores the roles and effects of capitalism, multinational…

The purpose of this Model United Nations (UN) seminar for faculty advisors and conference leaders was to provide seminar participants with new and innovative ideas to more effectively simulate the complex UN system. This document summarizes seminar speeches presented by: (1) James Jonah, Assistant U.N. Secretary-General; (2) Frank Pinto,…

This paper explores Samuel Adam's role as perhaps the most important propagandist of the American Revolution and his efforts to exploit Great Britain's mistakes and to engender in the American colonists a love of liberty and a fear that Great Britain, if not resisted, would replace that liberty with tyranny. Suggesting that the Revolutionary War…

This document contains specific exercises designed to help secondary students understand the spatial and temporal characteristics of hurricanes that affect the eastern part of the United States. Selected exercises require students to: (1) use maps; (2) interpret statistics; and (3) perform mathematical calculations. Introductory material is…

Social studies courses provide a natural home for emphasis on the values of global education. However, in a curriculum already crowded, it is difficult to find an appropriate place to add a course on global education. One alternative is to infuse global objectives into existing courses. There are a number of strategies for doing this successfully.…

A second survey of a volunteered panel of readers of Social Education on trends and practices in social studies reports on the perceived climate for innovation. (JH)

In South Carolina, the children of farmworkers were found to be getting 800 calories of food a day. This case study describes the lifestyle of one of these families and examines problems associated with underemployment and poverty. Study questions and activities are included. (DE)

A survey of secondary social studies teachers in St. Louis asked questions to determine a political profile and attitudes toward social studies curriculum for each teacher. How the greater dissatisfaction of the more liberal teachers toward the curriculum is manifested in the classroom is an area, however, in which study is still needed. (JH)

A two-week simulation developed by a world history teacher illustrates how career education does not demand that a subject such as social studies be subordinated but is rather reinforced by making the subject matter more relevant to students. (Author/KM)

The purpose of this essay is to identify and direct the reader to some of the new trends in interpreting the Russian Revolution. (Author/JR)

Seven papers presented at a symposium include a brief overview of the conference, and papers on the following topics: meeting the needs of the teacher, setting up a laboratory, body language in the classroom, group processes, individual research projects, and comments on cautions and help. (ND)

The author makes various assumptions about moral development and offers suggestions to teachers for incorporating the socialization process into the classroom. (JR)