Intended to provide interested persons, researchers, and educators with information about "la mujer Chicana", this annotated bibliography cites 320 materials published between 1916 and 1975, with the majority being between 1960 and 1975. The 12 sections cover the following subject areas: Chicana publications; Chicana feminism and…

Fifteen newspaper articles about popular culture in the United States are contained in this document. As the basis for a 15-week course by newspaper during the winter and spring of 1978, the articles served as the course "lectures." The articles were written by professors of mass communications, sociology, cinema, journalism, political…

In a simplified edition of a textbook designed especially for the use of the foreign-born who are preparing themselves for their naturalization examinations as applicants for United States citizenship, twenty-one lessons tell about the government of the United States and about the kind of Constitution upon which it is founded. In order to help…

This book examines the nature and extent of State, Federal, and local control over education and describes the impact of such a power structure on the schools and the teaching profession. The main thesis argues that public enterprise is both desirable and necessary in education, but, as in other State activities, should be just public enough to…

Discussion of National Science Foundation (NSF) funding of precollege science education revolves around the controversy of whether NSF should fund "Man: A Course of Study" (MACOS). NSF had funded MACOS' curriculum development, implementation, and postevaluation during 1963-1975. The controversy began in March 1975 when U.S. Congressman…

Briefly explores a number of World Wide Web sites devoted to providing information about the 1996 elections. Evaluates web sites maintained by the Atlantic Monthly, Congressional Quarterly, CNN, and MTV. While most sites cover the national election, at least one, ElectNet, focuses on state and local elections. (MJP)

Maintains that, although many suffrage supporters anticipated a new political age after passage of the 19th Amendment, women have begun to realize their electoral potential only in recent years. Describes the role of women in politics and political opinion from the 1920s to the present. (CFR)

Presents an elementary school lesson designed to help students compare modern times with the times of the suffrage movement. Includes an introduction and instructional procedures. Provides excerpts of students' writing from previously completed assignments. (CFR)

Provides a bibliography on women's history related to the struggle for women's voting rights and the 19th Amendment. Includes 39 books and 8 videotapes. (CFR)

Describes the founding and the history of the League of Women Voters. Discusses curriculum materials and other citizenship education efforts initiated by the League. Concludes that only by creating an active, informed citizenry can the integrity of the U.S. political system be maintained. (CFR)

Provides a quick look at some World Wide Web sites that contain current election year information. Recommends Project Vote Smart, a site with links to online news organizations, the home pages of all presidential candidates, and other political sites. Briefly notes several interactive CD-ROM resources. (MJP)

Presents a lesson plan for middle school students that teaches the constitutional guidelines which states must follow when deciding who may vote. Students read brief fictional scenarios involving voting rights in a school election and cast votes concerning eligibility. Later handouts discuss constitutional guidelines and voting rights. (MJP)

Presents a lesson plan for middle school students that helps them develop an understanding of the Electoral College and the role of political parties in presidential elections. After receiving related background material and handouts, students play a question-and-answer game modeled on the television show "Jeopardy." (MJP)

During the Cold War era, when many institutions of higher learning sacrificed faculty in the face of political pressure, the Owen Lattimore case represents a situation where university administrators stood firm. This book explores what happened when pressure was put on Johns Hopkins University (Maryland) to punish a faculty member who expressed…

Described is a project designed to make government lessons and economics more appealing to sixth-grade students by having them set up and run a model city. General preparation procedures and set-up of the project, specific lesson plans, additional activities, and project evaluation are examined. An actual 3-dimensional model city was set up on…