A primary objective of the utilization of historical research in teaching American History is to develop the students' ability to locate needed information when he wants it and in relation to the issue that has motivated the search. (Author)

An address delivered at the 51st annual meeting of the National Council for the Social Studies in Denver, in November, 1971. (JB)

These guidelines were developed to serve two curriculum development needs: a guide for schools, communities, departments, and school districts interested in updating their programs; and, a baseline from which to move in creative directions beyond what most regard as modern and innovative (Author/VW)

The 1952 story is reprinted to stimulate student discussion of the relationships between man and his environment. Questions for discussion are provided. (VW)

The intent of this article is to present a case study of the formative stage of evaluation of the two-semester high school course in American Political Behavior developed by the author. (JB)

The dual roles of educational institutions in maintaining an environment for objective, critical and informed inquiry, and an active engagement in the processes of social change must be developed to complement one another and serve as a means of integrating the educational system into American society instead of alienating it. (MB)

The author examines several theories and experiments dealing with the sexual basis of behavioral differences of males and females. She concludes that the cultural biases concerning women permeate current research in the behavioral sciences because of the lack of controls and poor methodologies. (MB)

A special supplement which will appear periodically was created to encourage teachers to share with their colleagues the materials and procedures they have developed and used. The materials presented will be as practical, concrete, and specific as possible and the focus will be on the student. (Author/MB)

Sources of objectives in curriculum, descriptions, uses, and kinds of behavioral objectives are reviewed. Unique resolutions in each field of instruction are necessary with both cognitive and affective behaviors included in the design of a behavioral system in curriculum. (VW)

Nine current texts were reviewed. Errors were classified under three categories: cartographic, pictorial, and textual. (VW)

Titles of the teacher developed units are: students write constitutions reflecting liberal and conservative views; a guide to the draft; and, life in medieval times. (VW)

Principal issues are: evaluation of laws; effecting changes in law; meaning of order, relationship of law and order. Primary tasks for elementary schools are: fostering understanding about language for clear, consistent, and cogent discourse; communicating accurate, comprehensive information about the issues; and, providing participative…

Inquiring into controversial issues in the classroom is increasingly important. Teachers meeting opposition might assess representation of the total community in the opposition, determine specific points of disagreement and de facto official support. Remedial and preventive course of action should be explored. (VW)