Social Education May/June 2013
Social Education May/June 2013
Volume:77
Num:3
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2012 House of Delegates Resolutions
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Editor's Notebook
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Letters to the Editor May/June 2013
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The Rule of Law and Civil Disobedience: The Case Behind King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail
A class lesson on Walker v. Birmingham, the legal case related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s arrest in Birmingham, can lead to a stimulating exploration of civil disobedience and its role in a democratic society
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A Novel Approach: Historical Fiction in the Elementary Classroom
Two elementary units on the Great Depression and on civil rights illustrate how historical fiction can advancel iteracy while bringing history to life for students.
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Reaching across the Color Line: Margaret Mitchell and Benjamin Mays, An Uncommon Friendship
The unusual correspondence between the white author of Gone with the Wind and the president of a black college in Atlanta in the 1940s offers students a unique perspective on segregation.
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Science Fiction in Social Education: Exploring Consequences of Technology
Examining a well-chosen science fiction film in the classroom can serve as an excellent entry point for exploring the psychological and social effects of technological advancements.
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The Carter G. Woodson Book Awards
The 2012 Carter G. Woodson Award winners include books about Native American resistance to assimilation, race relations during World War II, and composer Leonard Bernstein's struggle against anti-Semitism. Center Pullout Section (This file is available for members in the Notable section of the publication archive.) 7703/notable2013.pdf
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Travel to Learn: How, When, and Why to Apply for a Travel Grant
These basic tips can help educators obtain travel and research grants and experience some of the best professional development opportunities available.
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Using Competing Visions of Human Rights in an International IB World School
A teacher at an International Baccalaureate school in Brazil describes how a human rights unit exploring U.S. or UN decisions from multiple viewpoints helped reinvigorate his social studies courses.
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Teaching Social Studies with National Anthems Using the Internet
The highlighted websites feature national anthems of countries around the world, and offer unique insights in the history, international relations, ethnic make-up, religions, and ideologies of these countries.
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Water Education in The Netherlands: An Integrated Curriculum Using NCSS Standards for Social Studies
A curriculum developed in The Netherlands offers exciting opportunities for students to consider domestic water use, its impact on other countries, and the global need for water conservation.
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Revitalizing Civic Learning in Our Schools
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