This U.S. history curriculum guide is divided into five main components. The first component is titled "Essays in American History," and is accompanied by a bibliographic essay. The guide represents the "crossroads" model of curriculum development that begins with three strategic junctures of history education: (1) at grades 7…

Applachian Studies is the inter-disciplinary academic study of the Appalachian region, its people and culture, and the inter-relatedness of the social, economic, historical, religious, and political aspects of its life. (Author/JM)

Discusses four areas needing attention as the New York State Education Department begins the revision of the secondary-school social studies program. They are teaching local and state history, developing economic literacy, stressing the importance of a global perspective, and learning the values of civic responsibility. (RM)

The use of "The Adams Chronicles" series as a foundation for studying history is discussed. The programs were seen as providing an opportunity to create for the students an experience in historical study that would overcome barriers to understanding and enjoyment. (MLW)

This story of the internment of a Japanese American family during World War II is 1 of 14 stories of intolerance in America in "Us and Them," the text component of a "Teaching Tolerance" curriculum kit, "The Shadow of Hate." The kit includes a video, teacher's guide, and lesson plans. (SLD)

Discusses the genesis of the Bradley Commission on History in Schools. Provides a response to the following criticisms launched against the commission: that the commission was part of a neoconservative counterattack and that it failed to recommend a single curriculum for the nation. Maintains that neither of these criticisms are correct and…

Argues that, despite multiple calls for the integration of women's history into the K-12 U.S. history curriculum, many states and districts do not regularly or systematically include women in their curricula. Proposes an infusion approach to representing women within the current curricula and provides a sample lesson. (DSK)

Observes that U.S. history textbooks include vast numbers of illustrations, but that authors and publishers seldom integrate the pictures with the historical narrative. Advises images be incorporated into lessons to examine the events illustrated, why the picture was created, how it was received, and what it meant to contemporaries. (DSK)

To raise the literacy achievement of secondary school students, some schools train their whole faculties in general reading and writing strategies to implement across the curriculum. Content-area teachers often resist this approach, however, fearing that setting aside time for literacy instruction will dilute the academic rigor of mathematics,…

This paper is a preliminary assessment and proposed plan of action resulting from a discussion of the state of religious history in Indiana schools. A group of teachers, professors, and administrators met informally in these discussions to identify opportunities for change. The group recognized that religion has been a major force in history, and…

A 2-year curriculum transformation project for 12 humanities teachers from seven independent schools sought to help pre-college teachers integrate new information and insights based on women's studies and gender scholarship into their teaching. Topics covered during the workshops included the history of concern with women and gender; engenderment…

In a time of heightened concern for useful integrated studies in U.S. history, Merl Eppse's work is at the forefront of quality material. Unfortunately it has been largely ignored. Merl Eppse was one of the first educators to write a U.S. history textbook that presented the history of U.S. blacks in an integrated manner. He was the head of the…

Adapted from Chapter 1 of the forthcoming 1969 Yearbook of the National Council for the Social Studies, "Social Studies Curriculum Development: Prospects and Problems. From a special report, "What's New in Curriculum.

The Civic Education Program of Our Lady of Holy Cross College provides education for Vietnamese refugees with regard to: (1) the history of the United States; (2) the function of Federal, State and local governments as they relate to the Constitution of the United States; and (3) the role of the citizen in a democracy with respect to the law. The…