Describes a mini-course in corporate structure for use in an economics unit in the the elementary social studies classroom. Course objectives, requirements, corporate personnel forms, and a certificate of stock are included in the article. For journal availability, see SO 505 448. (Author/DB)

Describes an economic education unit for use in the elementary classroom which employs a case study of McDonalds hamburger chain to teach students about multinational corporations, mass production, standardization, advertising, and capital investment. For journal availability, see SO 505 448. (Author/DB)

Discusses a money management unit helpful in explaining national and international economic systems to elementary social studies students. Individual, group, and class activities are described. For journal availability, see SO 505 448. (Author/DB)

This article describes a study in Pennsylvania which examined three political attitudes of public school teachers: alienation, political cynicism, and commitment to democratic values. Data analysis shows that teachers hold political beliefs supportive of the established political order. (Author/AV)

The author describes the rapid growth in American higher education in the 20 years following the Civil War. Educational characteristics of this era included development of "people's" universities, reshaping of undergraduate curriculum, coeducational and graduate programs, and innovative educational administration. (Author/AV)

The role of the school has been expanded today to include not only the perpetuation of culture and knowledge but also the creation of both. It is not surprizing then that schools lag in teaching about that which no one knows: how to deal with today's pressing social problems. (JH)

A survey of secondary social studies teachers in St. Louis asked questions to determine a political profile and attitudes toward social studies curriculum for each teacher. How the greater dissatisfaction of the more liberal teachers toward the curriculum is manifested in the classroom is an area, however, in which study is still needed. (JH)

Barriers to change in secondary schools discussed in this article include: an organizational framework appropriate to business, not education; the subtle effect upon teachers of being low in status vis a vis the larger society; and monies for education being a low priority among our state and national decision makers. (JH)

A model to study the effects on inquiry teaching, that attempts to correct the gaps found in other experimental evidence, is suggested to teacher educators for the benefit of their trainees as well as all social science education. (JH)

Social studies in Nigerian schools would improve student's appreciation of their culture and instill a sense of national citizenship as well as broaden their interests and promote international understanding. Attempts are being made to replace the inadequate instruction of history and geography with a social studies component. (JH)

The history and activities of the Indiana Council on Economic Education and the Centers for Economic Education on various Indiana campuses, trying to improve economic literacy through programs for educators, are described. (JH)

Evaluation of data available for Muncie (Indiana) in the 1850-1880 period indicates that all occupational groups experienced upward mobility in terms of an increased value of their property, Muncie's population was of a transient nature, the area changed from village to city, and the number of people attracted to Muncie was greater than the number…

Traces the career of Francis Richard Lubbock, Governor of Texas from 1861-1863, and offers an explanation for Lubbock's refusal to run for re-election. Data indicate that Lubbock believed he could be more effective in the Confederate Army than in the role of governor. (Author/DB)

Using as a case study an early nineteenth century philosopher and social anarchist named Josiah Warren, the article describes methods used to investigate a historical personage about whom little is written and much of what is written is contradictory. (Author/DB)

Presents a brief biographical sketch of Pope Pius XII and samples literary treatment of Pius's actions with respect to Nazi atrocities against the Jewish people during World War II. Concludes that Pope Pius XII failed to show moral leadership. Materials reviewed include historical texts, studies of the Vatican, documents related to the war period,…