Jacques Cousteau describes the Cousteau Society's current archeological exploration of Greek waters where they are looking for the remains of lost civilizations. (Author/RM)

The author critically examines the most significant interpretations and reinterpretations of ancient Greek history of interest to secondary teachers. Discussed are the history of Mycenaeans, Athenians, and Persians, military history, Alexander, and the role of the centuries 800 B.C.-500 B.C. in preparing for classical times. (Author/RM)

The author relates the ways in which a present day visitor to Greece will be reminded of ancient Greek history. The legendary hospitality, Greek statues, the landscape, Greek dances, gestures, and customs are some of the topics discussed. (Author/RM)

This exercise, which can be used with secondary students, illustrates the influence of the Greek language on the English language. Students study some Greek words which appear in the Greek version of the Hippocratic Oath and try to figure out English words that contain the Greek words in some way. (Author/RM)

This article identifies print, non-print, and human sources and resources useful to elementary and secondary teachers of ancient Greek history. A rationale for teaching Greek history is also included. (Author/RM)

A formal critique of the social studies profession by the president of the National Council for the Social Studies. He examines social studies educators' failure to question certain assumptions, including those about moral education, rights of parents, and preparation of social studies teachers. (Author/RM)

This 12-page insert contains materials from the Population Reference Bureau. Included are charts, statistics and readings to help secondary teachers and students explore such areas as food balance, energy, mortality, age structure, status of women, and school enrollments in the United States. (Author/RM)

This article describes a class geography project which involves middle school and junior high school students in re-mapping the United States. A bibliography of print and human resources is included. (Author/RM)

Presents class activities to help elementary, middle and junior high school students inquire into their own cultural heritage. Activities are varied and include interviewing relatives, conducting library research, writing plays and short stories, doing dances and skits, and creating maps, games, and puzzles. (Author/RM)

The author argues that moral behavior can be developed by instructional strategies that are primarily cognitive in nature. These strategies include the teacher telling, explaining, or arguing; and students being encouraged to identify, discuss, and analyze ethical issues. (Author/RM)

The author argues that moral behavior cannot be developed by instructional strategies that are primarily cognitive in nature. Encouraging students to (1) analyze and clarify their own values and behavior and those of others and (2) evaluate different values and/or solutions to moral problems will not make anyone more moral. (Author/RM)

Reports on a study of the relationship between the racial composition of television casts and their portrayal of black Americans. Black characters in all-black television casts displayed a significantly greater number of stereotypic black characteristics, more personal and family problems, and tended to have low social status. (Author/RM)

The central focus of this research study was to determine if differentiated achievement results would emerge if the environment into which high level questions are launched was varied in terms of providing varying degrees of positive reinforcement for high level responses to high level questions. (Author/RM)

The 100 books that appear in this annotated bibliography were selected as the most notable children's trade books in social studies published during 1976. The books are intended for children in grades K-8, and emphasize human relations. (Author/RM)

A parent reviews research findings and raises some questions about the practical and psychological effects of simulation games on students. (Author/RM)