A high school social studies teacher comments on enrichment programs. The reason for the success of most enrichment programs is the teacher pupil ratio. Reducing the number of students in the regular classroom would make many enrichment programs unnecessary. (Author/RM)

Reviews a series of films entitled "Equal Justice Under Law" and suggests how the films might be used in secondary and college classes. The major objective of the films is to help students understand the role of the early Court in establishing the American system of government. (Author/RM)

Explores the role of law-focused education in the social studies curriculum. Discusses four perceptions generally held in legal education programs: (1) law is important on the American scene; (2) the meaning, application, and impact of the law must be explored; (3) law plays a continuing role in dispute resolution; (4) law must be guided by…

Focuses upon important components of a law studies curriculum and presents teaching strategies and sample lessons to help in the teaching of introductory law, exploring the nature of law, examining legal concepts, understanding legal processes, clarifying values and attitudes about law, and forecasting possible futures based on assumptions about…

Shows how history can be enriched through the study of law by presenting a review of the influence of the law and legal institutions on economic development in the United States during the 19th century. (Author/DB)

Presents listings and annotations of 94 law-related curriculum materials for use in the social studies classroom. Materials are divided into eight categories: background, foundations, social relationships, childrens' literature, horizons, justice, student rights and responsibilities, law and United States history. Addresses of agencies…

Reports results of a national survey which measured current tendencies and major changes in social studies education in American schools. Findings indicate that social studies has suffered from proliferation of mini-courses, lack of funding, greater freedom of teaching, increased local options, and decline of social studies in elementary grades.…

Discusses different goal orientations of educationists and social scientists as a means of stimulating thinking and action in the realm of social studies curriculum and instruction. (Author/DB)

Survey results of 440 educators who designated preference for one of these social studies approaches: history, experience, critical thinking, social science, involvement. Although critical thinking was the first preference, over 70 percent of the teachers expressed belief that history was the most frequently used approach in American public…

A history of measurement systems is presented. Topics discussed include standardization of units, invention of means for weighing, evolution and international adoption of the metric system. A chart of the modernized metric system is included. (Author/DB)

Described is a social studies unit which challenges students to employ important geographic principles in investigating the relationship between land and people. (Author/DB)

Described is a social studies unit designed to help elementary school children understand the process of elections through participation in a mock election. Teaching preparation is discussed and activities for each day of the 18-day unit are presented. (Author/DB)

Described is a social studies methods course in teacher education at the University of Georgia. Based upon a system of performance based teacher education modules, the course involves 12 hours of work per week per student in an elementary school and participation in an on-campus instructional module in concept development. (Author/DB)

Describes microteaching/videotaping experiences of university students in an elementary school social methods course. Topics discussed include literature on microteaching as a teacher training device, videotapes in lesson analysis, possible microteaching lessons, planning and taping a lesson, viewing and critiquing the tape, and benefits and…

Describes the use of three educational innovations--prototypes, simulations, and protocol materials--in teacher education programs. Sample lessons and evaluations of each of the innovations are provided. (Author/DB)