This article demonstrates how to construct two types of graphs, the line plot, and the stem and leaf plot. States that these graphing techniques improve students' ability to understand tabular data. An instructional model is presented for directing lessons which use the two types of graphs. (JDH)

Describes the retirement pursuits of the author and includes a list of ten activities well-suited for retiring social studies teachers. Among the suggestions are: becoming an educational lobbyist promoting social studies, tutoring recent immigrants for their citizenship examinations, reading for the blind, and assisting colleges and universities…

The author of EDUCATION FOR DEMOCRACY defends its content and position on the teaching of history, geography, and democratic citizenship. Concludes that children must learn the knowledge, values, and habits that will best protect and extend our democratic heritage. (JDH)

This article describes the development and content of the international baccalaureate program recently developed at Pensacola High School. The program synchronizes the content of history and English in a team teaching environment which focuses on the development of skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, and oral expression. (JDH)

Explains how two data base systems, Info Trac and ERIC, can be used to locate information for Asian Studies. Gives some specific examples of how this can be done. Includes a sample bibliography from an ERIC search. (RKM)

Offers a selective list of resources, guides, directories, software, and software vendors for social studies teachers. (RKM)

Argues that James Wilson has been slighted by scholars in history, law, and political science. Examines Wilson's contributions to our nation and in particular at the Constitutional Convention. Contends that Wilson should be emphasized more in textbooks and classrooms. (RKM)

Proposes several guidelines for using documents in U.S. history classes. Emphasizes that any document used must enhance the instruction of a specific unit or lesson objective. Offers a model for using primary source documents in the classroom. (RKM)

Offers insights into the need for social studies educators to address technological issues as a part of citizenship education. (JDH)

Explores the immigration history of Afro-Americans from the West Indies to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Specific focus is a case study of the communal patterns of the immigrants in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Provides suggestions on how to plan other local history projects such as this. (BSR)

Cites selected resources on teaching economics in the social studies classroom. Documents listed concern economics projects, activities and courses, software to aid economic instruction, economic education materials, and global economics instruction. (AEM)

This article describes the continued efforts of the Joint Council on Economic Education (JCEE) to offer sound curriculum planning guidelines. The guidelines identify the fundamental concepts and generalizations students must learn and the grade levels at which they may be introduced and developed within the curriculum. Includes an excerpt on the…

Provides a brief history of the Florida Law Related Education Association (Tallahassee). Details its services and programs, focusing especially on strategies for involving attorneys in law-related education. (JDH)

States that the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, celebrated between 1987 and 1991, provides opportunities for the social studies curriculum. Discusses the need for increased knowledge of the Constitution and presents an approach to better understanding. (GEA)

Examines (1) the meaning of the term Pacific Rim, (2) the reasons for emphasizing the Pacific Rim in the social studies curriculum, and (3) useful strategies for teaching about this part of the world. Provides a list of reference and ERIC resources dealing with this subject. (GEA)