Social Education January/February 2014
Social Education January/February 2014
Volume:78
Num:1
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Editor's Notebook
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The Revitalization of Social Studies
The NCSS conference, continued advocacy, and the C3 framework are essential components of our efforts to revolutionize social studies education.
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Strike up Student Interest through Song: Technology and Westward Expansion
The featured photograph and works of music can launch an engaging lesson on the ways that technological advancements influenced westward expansion.
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They Should Have Sent a Poet: Deepening Students' Understanding of History Through the Use of Poetry
The highlighted poems offer deep insights into three wars in which America was involved.
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Historical Fiction, the Common Core, and Disciplinary Habits of Mind
Historical fiction draws students into the study of the past, enriches their understanding of events, and provides opportunities for cultivating historical analysis.
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Records of Rights: A New Exhibit at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
The National Archives' latest exhibit spotlights the struggles of Americans to define rights related to citizenship, free speech, voting, and equal opportunity.
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An Introduction to the International Court of Justice
Studying the International Court of Justice and select cases can launch a stimulating class discussion about our increasingly interconnected world and the role of a global arbitrator.
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Achieving Authentic Pedagogy: Plan Units, Not Lessons
Authentic pedagogy engages students and spurs them to produce work that has value and impact beyond school.
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Another Look at AP
Does the College Board's AP program deserve its reputation as the gold standard for preparing high school students for college success?
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Coaching Strategies for AP: Building a Successful AP European History Program
A former baseball coach transfers strategies for building a team-oriented winning culture on the field to promoting academic excellence in the AP European History classroom.
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What I Learned at NCSS 2013
The sessions at NCSS's annual conferences present a wealth of information. These websites offer valuable resources and lesson plans that build on some highlights of the 2013 conference.
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The Making of Campaign 2012: Collision 2012 and Double Down
Two recently published books offer behind-the-scenes insight into the 2012 presidential campaign and can help teachers illustrate important electoral concepts.
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Proposed National Standards for Financial Literacy: What's In? What's Out?
Financial education must go beyond focusing on the choices individuals face and examine the forces that shape and constrain these choices.