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Download full textPatrick, John J. – 1987
The U.S. Constitution and the Northwest Ordinance are foundations of U.S. civic culture. Since they are among the most important legacies U.S. citizens have, they deserve a prominent place in the curricula of schools and the general education of citizens. But most people do not adequately understand the Constitution and lack both awareness and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Constitutional History, Core Curriculum
Hall, Kermit L. – 1993
Promoting change in civic education means rethinking what are the important aspects to teach about the Constitution, law, and democracy to equip students to be effective and affective citizens. The scope of instruction needs to broaden to include specific comparisons between the U.S. federal system of law and constitutionalism with counterparts in…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Civics, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedPatrick, John J. – International Journal of Social Education, 1987
Argues that the Northwest Ordinance should be emphasized more in U.S. government and U.S. history classes. Contends that the Northwest Ordinance is an innovative instrument of self government which students should study, and discusses the global aspects of using this document. Concludes the Northwest Ordinance and the U.S. Constitution are…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Global Approach, Political Science
Peer reviewedRosenberg, Morton M. – International Journal of Social Education, 1987
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)
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Textbook Content
Peer reviewedMurphy, Paul L. – International Journal of Social Education, 1987
Investigates the development of the United States Constitution in the twentieth century up to and including the Burger Court. Contends that interpreting the Constitution is an important issue of our times. Consequently argues that we should teach students about the development of this document. (RKM)
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Modern History, Political Science, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBraeman, John – International Journal of Social Education, 1987
Examines Charles A. Beard's contribution to how scholars interpret the framing of the Constitution and other events of U.S. history. Describes his work in some detail and includes a transcript of a 1926 conference at which Beard spoke in 1926. (RKM)
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Historians, History Textbooks, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedRisinger, C. Frederick – International Journal of Social Education, 1987
Notes the importance of using documents in teaching social studies. Describes several sources which teachers can use to teach about the United States Constitution and the Northwest Ordinance in the bicentennial year of 1987. Describes and lists several organizations, programs, and materials. (RKM)
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Political Science, Resource Materials, Secondary Education
