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Peer reviewedBliss, Pam, Ed.; Heinz, Ann, Ed.; Kaplan, Howard, Ed.; Landman, James, Ed. – Insights on Law & Society, 2001
This magazine aims to help high school teachers of civics, government, history, law, and law-related education program developers educate students about legal issues. This issue focuses on voting. It contains 11 articles: (1) "The Project of Democracy" (A. Keyssar) demonstrates how the story of the right to vote represents a slow and…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Curriculum Enrichment, Democracy
Hardesty, Carolyn, Ed. – Goldfinch, 1989
Most of the material for this issue of the "Goldfinch," which explores the life of Carrie Chapman Catt, came from the archives of the State Historical Society of Iowa. Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) was an Iowan who advocated woman suffrage and spent 26 years actively working for that cause. The issue contains a biography of Catt, and…
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Education, Females, Learning Activities
Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed.; Silver, Rosalind, Ed. – Media & Values, 1988
This issue of "Media & Values" explores the growing influence of mass media on the election process in the United States. The essays present various interpretations of that influence and the implications for the nation. The magazine is divided into three sections. The introductory section includes: (1) "Where Have All the Leaders Gone?" (Daniel…
Descriptors: Elections, Mass Media, Mass Media Effects, Mass Media Role
Download full textSmigielski, Alan; Casey, Douglas, Ed. – Art to Zoo: Teaching with the Power of Objects, 1996
The office of the presidency and the informal process of electing the president are the themes of this issue of "Art to Zoo," a quarterly journal designed for use with students in grades 4-9. The interdisciplinary activities provided encourage students to consider the powers of the presidency as well as the informal methods that have evolved to…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Elections, Elementary Secondary Education, Geography
Valentine, Tom, Ed.; Sandlin, Jenny, Ed.; Vreeland, Diane – Beyond Basic Skills: Innovative Teaching Materials for Georgia's Teachers of Adults, 1998
This document, which was developed to assist individuals working in publicly sponsored literacy programs in Georgia, offers instructional plans and practical strategies designed to help teachers empower their students of adult literacy, adult basic education, General Educational Development, and English as a second language. Detailed guidelines…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Advertising
Update on the Courts, 1996
This serial issue concerns itself with several conflicts between individual rights and allegedly wrongful acts that the Supreme Court has not considered previously. The articles on these topics illuminate the constitutional issues of equal protection, due process, and freedom of expression. Specific issues addressed include: (1) equal educational…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law
Bortolussi, Vicki, Ed. – Communicator, 1996
This compilation of four journal issues on gifted education in California focuses on the following topics: (1) literacy for the 21st century; (2) technology; (3) reflections on gifted education; and (4) politics. Major articles include: "English Language Arts in California's Schools: A New Beginning" (Diane Levin and Catherine Barkett);…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Bilingual Education Programs, Citizen Participation, Computer Literacy
