Contains a poster dealing with energy uses for use in secondary-level classes. On the reverse side of the poster, there is a discussion of alternative energy resources. Activities in which students calculate the operating costs of solar-powered cars and the size of solar collectors needed to heat water are included. (AM)

Describes recent cases of high school book banning illustrating patterns of censorship in the United States. The author examines reasons for book banning, the motivations behind this kind of censorship, and the ideological orientation of groups responsible for it. A bibliography of information on censorship is included. (AM)

Examines the creation/evolution controversy and suggests reasons why creationist demands have won public support. For those distressed by the flux and uncertainty inherent in science and basic to the theory of evolution, creationism provides a model of order, a distinct and coherent logical system that fully explains an uncertain world. (AM)

Contains six responses to two questions concerning high school book censorship and the application of dominant community values to the selection of instructional materials in public education. (AM)

Presents a case study of a controversy resulting from the state textbook review process used in New Mexico. As a result of citizen projects, educators were forced to improve evaluation procedures and to reexamine their attitudes toward public involvement in education. Suggestions for effective handling of textbook protests are included. (AM)

Contains a primary source document--a letter written in 1916 protesting U.S. Postal Service censorship of an anarchist publication--and suggests ways to use the document in secondary U.S. history classes. Samples of student surveys on mail censorship and a document analysis worksheet are included. (AM)

Contains an annotated bibliography of highly rated children's books published in 1981. Books selected are for grades K-8, emphasize human relations, and provide a fresh slant on traditional topics. Topics covered include: the American heritage, Native Americans, world history, cultural awareness, biographies and autobiographies, legends,…

Lists sources for a variety of supplementary instructional materials for social studies which are inexpensive or free. (AM)

Describes five recent studies by the authors on the effects of teacher enthusiasm on secondary social studies achievement. Study results indicate that students can perceive differences in teacher enthusiasm. Students prefer higher levels of enthusiasm and appear to learn more from lessons taught enthusiastically. (AM)

The volumes selected for this annual annotated bibliography of children's books in the social studies: (1) are written primarily for children in grades K-8; (2) emphasize human relations; (3) present an original theme or fresh slant on a traditional topic; (4) are highly readable; and (5) have a pleasing format and, when appropriate,…

The author concludes that what is needed--besides more information on women in history--is a new attitude: one which departs from the bias of traditional views of women, and treats both men and women as partners in society. (JB)

A candid examination of Problems of the Seventies," Students of the Seventies," and Approaches of Professional Economists" provides the background for the authors' selection of criteria for a one-semester, twelth grade economics course. (Author)

Discusses the serious economic disadvantagement that accompanies aging, and outlines educational strategies to enlighten and prepare citizens for this social reality. (JB)

In light of the goal of the Social Studies, the development of good citizens, the author explores the character of a necessary and sufficient" social studies program and its relationship to the Social Sciences. (JB)

Following a description of their evaluative criteria, the authors demonstrate its application on two recently published textbook series, Investigating Man's World" and The Social Sciences: Concepts and Values." (Author/JB)