Provides a model for developing global awareness activities in a secondary school. (Author/IRT)

Geography was virtually absent from the secondary school curriculum from the mid-1950s well into the 1980s--despite America's rediscovery of the earth in the 1970s. The 1984 instructional "Guidelines for Geographic Education" stress five interrelated themes (location, place, relationships within places, movement, and regions), forming a sound…

Geography as a separate subject lost ground in the secondary school curriculum after the Korean War. A High School Geography Project stressing urban themes was developed in the late 1960s, but faded by the mid-1970s. A 1980s renaissance, spurred by educational reform mandates, seems a promising development. Includes seven references. (MLH)

Article discussed three views regarding history in the high school curriculum and its meaning for social studies. (RK)

The goal of global education is to expand an individual's perception of the world. Secondary schools have a responsibility to infuse a global perspective into their social studies programs. Lists names and addresses of 12 programs that link social studies and global education. (12 references) (MLF)

The middle level social studies curriculum should involve interdisciplinary instruction and in-depth study of issues that lead students to make connections. (eight references) (MLF)

Common threads running through the social studies curriculum reform recommendations include the following: (1) the study of democratic beliefs; (2) student civic participation; (3) the study of modern issues that call for global interactive connections; and (4) restructuring survey courses to avoid repetition and add depth. (MLF)

Humanities-oriented instruction can form the basis for or become an enriching part of social studies classes. Describes interdisciplinary humanities courses at a Virginia school. Provides six suggestions for principals who want to develop or expand the role of the humanities in social studies courses. (MLF)

California's "History-Social Science Framework" adopted by the State Board of Education in 1987 is similar to the report by the National Commission on Social Studies in the Schools in emphasizing the central role of history in the social sciences. (MLF)

Recognizing that the public good is a key concept for children now and in the future, educators call for discussion and investigation of public issues and student involvement in them. Cites programs in New York and Minnesota. Lists sources of classroom social studies materials. (MLF)

Science/Technology/Society (STS) education can become an integral part of the existing social studies curriculum. Explains ways to introduce STS into the curriculum and offers suggestions for administrative support. (MLF)

This overview of the recommendations made in the report "Charting a Course: Social Studies for the 21st Century" summarizes recommended course content by grade level. (MLF)

Social studies teachers are using new information technologies to help students understand social processes and use information skillfully. Examines a number of current projects that illustrate productive links between technology and social studies. (MLF)