Students will acquire a deeper understanding of freedom of the press when they consider the context for its inclusion in the First Amendment and examine its implications in the Internet age.

Even without in-person field trips, photographs stored online can stimulate enriching investigations of historic places.

As social studies teachers, we play an essential role in preparing the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to become informed and engaged citizens.

Applying specific critical literacy techniques when seeking curricular resources on Internet sharing sites can protect teachers from inadvertently implementing bad ideas disguised as “cute” lessons.

Teaching China's cuisines provides an engaging way of illustrating the diversity of Chinese society.

A comparison of the history and geography of different Chinatowns will allow students to gain a deeper understanding of stereotyping, migration, cultural diversity, and governance.

A “Dinner with Democracy” event encourages civil discourse, promotes deliberation, and exposes students to different perspectives. 

By confronting our inaccurate beliefs about youth apathy, we can engage and expand youth voter participation.

In this elementary level inquiry, students explore diverse political systems and consider the implications of how government leaders are chosen.

Stephen J. Thornton Despite the striking growth in the social, political, legal, and media presence of gays in American life, few social studies materials treat gay history or issues substantively. 231 Dateline