Ideas used to sensitize students to a rapid-growth suburban area are outlined. (KSM)

An interview with an urban planner for the city of Los Angeles reviews approaches to solutions to environmental problems. (KM)

Three tables outline a framework for conservation and environmental studies curriculum development. (KM)

A sample unit providing materials and activities for grades 5-12 familiarizes the student with concerns affecting his future in relation to the energy crises and his role as a citizen. (Author/KM)

Simulations for teaching environmental issues are described

A review of the literature in social studies education is divided into six subfields: overview, objectives, methods of instruction, structure, broad coverage of social issues, and evaluation. (KM)

Suggestions for improving the method of group work in classroom situations are helpful in introducing teacher education students to committee research techniques. (Author/KM)

The essay is written primarily for social studies teachers, unfamiliar with the recent literature in the field of 18th century Anglo-American relations and the theory that the British neglected their colony until 1763. Evidence for modification of this "theory of neglect" and recent works that are beginning the revision are presented. (JR)

Several interpretations of and schools of thought on the causes and meanings of the Revolutionary War are explored in this article. (JR)

Since the primary objective of individualized instruction is to match instructional patterns with learning styles, five alternative learning style patterns are examined. (DE)

The objectives, organization, procedures, suggested resources, and evaluation of a secondary level, individualized program in Afro-American history are provided. (DE)

In order to make all learners feel that they are involved in the learning process, activities dealing with the human concerns of control, connectedness, and self image are suggested. (DE)

This review describes and evaluates some of the written and audio-visual materials used by the author in teaching a nine-week elective course on death. Articles on implementing a death studies course are also suggested. (Author/DE)

This article provides a description of the immediate food shortage problem, possible solutions, and four specific areas in which social studies teachers can explore the problem with students. (DE)

A review of research on values education indicates that although values are hard to define and specific teacher training is needed, values still should be taught. (DE)