This article provides an example of a social studies lesson from Turkish educational context in order to facilitate comparison with examples of social studies lessons from other parts of the world. This lesson was recorded in a 7th grade class at a middle school in one of the metropolitan neighborhoods in Istanbul. According to the current…

Guidelines are presented to aid junior high and high school social studies classroom teachers in developing and implementing history programs. Designed primarily for teachers in Nova Scotia, the guidelines can also help teachers in other locations develop basic history programs for grades seven through 12. The document is presented in seven…

Presents examples of how to use rank-ordering techniques in a secondary school values education course. Students rank-order their choice for prime minister from 10 anonymous and brief biographies. Students discuss reasons for their choices in small groups and with the entire class. (KC)

Suggests ways in which art can be used to introduce students in high school level social studies classes to Japanese culture. Methods include showing students pictures of screens or buildings, asking students to write paragraphs about daily life, asking students to analyze woodblock prints, and directing students to read and try their hand at…

Designed for elementary and secondary teachers around the world, this book presents a variety of strategies, objectives, and content for teaching geography. The first of 10 chapters takes a critical look at some of the recent changes in geography and education. Chapter 2 examines learning problems in light of research by Piaget and Bruner.…

The construction of a peep-box satisfies the objectives for art education in Denmark. Ten-year-old students select a theme for their boxes and construct them with a variety of materials. (AM)

As examples of how a social studies unit on Japan can make us of various art forms, the article suggests ways in which teachers can incorporate information about sculpted figures, box covers, temple decoration, wooden figures, costumes, screens, jars, and water colours into the curriculum. (DB)

Outlines method for using the newspaper in the secondary school social studies classroom by comparing coverage of a single major event in several newspapers. Students compare headline, placement, length, pictures, related stories, and editorials. An example of the Iran rescue attempt is provided. (KC)

Explains how the use of Army Map Service (AMS) maps can enhance student understanding of Soviet geography on the college level. Topics discussed include map characteristics, division of content and map examples, and techniques for using the maps. (DB)

Teaching methods that elementary art teachers in British Columbia involved in an interdisciplinary art and language arts program have successfully used to help children experience an art project and then write about it are discussed. (RM)

Trade-offs, a videotape economics education program for nine- to twelve-year-olds, is used to illustrate the evaluation of such materials. Criteria cited include design and presentation, overt and covert attitudes expressed, opportunities for student involvement, academic soundness, validity of assumptions about the learning process and clarity…

Provided are the full texts of the teaching outlines for each of the five new political courses established by the Chinese Ministry of Education in the secondary school grades. Also included are articles from a new Chinese journal "Teaching of Secondary School Politics Course." (RM)

Three issues of a quarterly journal published in Germany, which contains articles, examples, discussions, reviews, and news concerning pedagogical theories and techniques for teachers of history, are examined. One of the journal's editors would like to exchange information, trends, articles, and reports with the "History Teacher." (RM)

Maintains that civics education in high school would be more interesting to students if it involved politics as well as historical abstraction. Examples of pertinent political issues are presented and discussion questions are suggested. (DB)

Outlines and discusses an activity-based economics course that will teach secondary students in Great Britain about money and banking. Examines course content and objectives, resources, teaching methods, and assessment techniques. (RM)