In this article Willie James Jennings opens this discussion by noting that he lives in the midst of a North Carolina gun culture, the intensity of which is quite overwhelming. He asks how we might educate against the specific seductive powers of the weapon and especially the gun? As an educator, Jennings believes that clearly, the unmaking of…

States that social studies education must develop reflective, competent, concerned citizens by immersing students in relevant topics to enhance interest and encourage learning. Presents a concept matrices model designed to assist students' in study of interventionism, resulting in citizenry who can understand and responsibly judge policy…

States that foreign policy and intervention studies are appropriate means for helping students develop citizen competencies. Presents an integrated problems approach to teaching about foreign policy and intervention which assists teachers in organizing difficult topics and allows them to educate citizens for a global age. (GEA)