Ansel Adams and Dorothea Lange's photojournalist activism during World War II was a direct response to President Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 (EO 9066), which led to the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans in 10 camps across seven mostly western states. Approximately two-thirds of those imprisoned were U.S.…

Technological change has proven one of the few constants of the early 21st century, providing social studies educators with the challenge and opportunity of preparing digital citizens in a global setting. This requires rethinking the type of social studies learning necessary in the 21st century. As the National Academies concluded in the…

Considers the blessings and constraints imposed by technological innovations and cites some inherent conflicts in transferring Western technology to a non-Western world. Recommends focus on problems and goals rather than technologies. (Author/CK)

This article argues that drastic system change is the most effective and urgently required route to world peace and that gradualism may only serve to perpetutate the danger and inequities of the world political community. (Author/KM)

A review of the changes in music in the 50's, 60's and 70's reflects the powerful role music plays in our culture and in understanding youth. (Author/KM)

A history of suffrage in the United States and an examination of voting percentages of the population in recent years show that large groups in our country do not vote. Antiquated voter registration laws prevent members of our highly mobile population from exercising their right to vote. (AV)

An activity is suggested as one method of examining lifestyle implications of diverse commitments and values to help students deal with both social and personal concerns. (Author/KM)

A guide to music and its use in secondary classes to explore social change and the future also offers individualized discussion questions, potential classroom resource people, popular songs and reading resources for the teachers -- all categorized in 10 future-oriented themes. (JR)

Presents an overview of women in the Progressive Era, providing a glimpse at how women attempted to reform society and simultaneously change ideas about the role of women at the turn of the 20th century. Reviews the various roles of these women, such as suffragettes, individual freedom activists, and labor organizers. (CMK)

Discusses American society's shift from cultural assimilation, or the "melting pot," to cultural pluralism, or ethnic identity. Notes dangers inherent in an overemphasis on pluralism and presents recommendations for social studies teachers to achieve a balance between the common core values of our society and those of cultural pluralism. (KC)

Maintains that issues of cultural identification and self-concept are generally avoided by researchers and critics in discussions related to the goals of bilingual and multicultural education. (DB)

Examines the relationships of development, technology, and population growth, discusses learning and teaching about population, and annotates resource materials for teachers to use. (CK)

Asserts that educators need to teach about human rights issues, such as social and economic rights, in the social studies curriculum because these issues are disregarded throughout the country. Defines human rights, discusses the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and provides two lessons. (CMK)

Reports that social studies has declined in the school curriculum of Japan because of its failure to keep pace with the changing orientation of Japanese society toward the future and the emergence of an internationalized society. Summarizes recent policy initiatives and curriculum developments designed to accommodate these social changes. (JDH)

Illustrates that China has been undergoing an unprecedented rapidity of change. Discusses the high unemployment rates, job markets, reform movements, differences in economic equality, the role of the National People's Congress, and the changing political climate. Reveals that freedom is subtly beginning to permeate the lives of Chinese citizens.…