Presents a model which describes the theories of kingship in Germany, France, and England between 800-1380 A.D. The three royal functions were defense of the realm, defense of the church, and material and moral improvement of royal subjects. (AM)

Discusses the historical significance of Leonora de Guzman--longtime mistress of Alfonso IX--in the political developments of fourteenth century Castilian Spain. The events leading up to her execution are examined. (AM)

Presents an analysis of the three periods of active interest in the German Peasant Revolt of 1524-26. Interpretive issues in the writings from the periods immediately surrounding the event, the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and after 1960 are considered. (AM)

Analyzes Thomas More's book "History of King Richard III." (AM)

Discusses the sociological and geographical factors influencing the failure of London's Fortune Theater during the Renaissance. The local history and geography of the surrounding neighborhoods are analyzed using the original ownership records from the period. (AM)

Discusses social factors causing the creationist controversy in public education. The controversy reflects public frustration with the lack of religious frameworks in education. Social studies education should help students to understand religiously-oriented world views and other ways people make their lives meaningful. Journal available from P.O.…

Discusses the renewed demand for history in elementary and secondary schools and outlines the features of a modern curriculum. Recent directions and the essential elements of history are described as well as student outcomes. (AM)

Discusses the distinguishing features of a good biography, the problems of the biographer, and the limitations of biography. The author suggests that the essential duty of a biography is to illustrate what it has meant to be human and to live a life. (AM)

Describes new perspectives that should be used to teach fourth-grade topics in the 1981 California History/Social Science Framework, California Indians and the major historical periods, and the diverse people who made that history. Lists of materials and organizations that have current Indian publications are included. (AM)

Describes materials in a kit assembled by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) that can be used to revitalize the teaching of Roman history and as a model for teaching about ancient history in general. The author also suggests a new approach, concepts, and topics that should be used in teaching Roman history. (AM)

Describes resources used to teach local history at the third-grade level in El Cajon, California. The content of the resources is described as well as the methods used to develop the resources. (AM)

Describes a local history unit used to introduce fourth graders in Berkeley, California to history. The topics and activities used to teach the topics are discussed. (AM)

Describes how a koala hand puppet was used to teach county history as well as reading and writing skills, multicultural awareness, music, art, and self-esteem to third graders in San Diego, California. Activities that involved the puppet are described. (AM)

Describes a history project that was used to teach students in grades one through six data interpretation and other methods of the historian. (AM)

Describes three programs offered by the San Diego History Research Center for teaching local history to secondary students. Students tour the Center, use primary sources to write research papers for a contest, and view a slide presentation. (AM)