How individuals interpret the justifications for historical war can have a large effect on how they see modern warfare. In the social studies classroom, particularly in the U.S. context, so much of what educators focus on in regard to war are the events of World War II. This focus on the Second World War is understandable. However, it could also…

Despite the popularity of Model United Nations, no effort has been made to directly assess student learning since 1984. Accordingly, we developed and administered a pre- and post-conference survey to participants in the 2007 American Model United Nations (AMUN). We assessed whether participating in the simulation affected students' general…

One of the objectives of comparative education research is to compare within a certain period of time educational systems that have developed in similar or different environments and processes. The aim of this qualitative study is to compare the value education in Turkish and Iranian seventh-grade social studies textbooks. Data were collected…

The nuclear debate is one of critical importance and should be explored as part of the school curriculum. The psychology of denying the issue of nuclear arms and the psychological effects of the arms race on children is examined in this paper. A number of topics that might be included in discussion of nuclear issues are the arms race, politics,…

Presents an assortment of learning activities to help students from all countries celebrate the International Day of Peace. The activities, developed by Finland's National Board of Education, are divided into grade levels and support different areas of the curriculum such as social studies, language arts, and mathematics. (JDH)

In anticipation of October 24, United Nations Day, Patricia Ward provides a study unit on global issues and the United Nations. U.N. Ambassador Jeane J. Kirkpatrick discusses how elementary teachers can realistically explain the United Nations to children. (SJL)

At the first independent meeting of the National Council for the Social Studies in 1935, Henry Johnson of Teachers College, Columbia University, delivered a speech entitled "The Place of History in Education for International Peace." What Henry Johnson said and the value of his ideas for today's teachers are discussed. (RM)

Although some people believed that the end of the Cold War would herald a new age of peace, the 1990s have seen more than five million people die in over 35 deadly conflicts. New technologies have made warfare ever more deadly. There is, however, a breadth of options available to prevent or control deadly conflict in the world. This curriculum…

This consists of several topical selections: World Affairs. General; Arms Control and Disarmament; International Organizations; Regional Problems and how they relate to World Stability; Air, Trade and Development; and Ethics and War. Each section covers organizational activity and resources. (JB)

Provides a comprehensive annotated listing of resources for the study and teaching of "peace history." Resources are divided into nine categories: (1) finding aids and broad surveys; (2) archives; (3) secondary sources; (4) monographs; (5) international studies; (6) individual figures; (7) pacifist organizations; (8) insider accounts;…

This teaching guide is intended to encourage and facilitate the inclusion of the National Peace Essay Contest (NPEC) in the high school curriculum, featuring all of the details of the 1999-2000 NPEC. The guide contains lesson plans for teachers, bibliographic materials, and factual material to prepare students to enter their essays in the contest.…

Since the end of the Cold War, the international community has been called upon with increasing frequency to intervene in the world's hot spots. The United States has taken up its share of responsibilities. U.S. military forces have bombed targets in Serbia, waded ashore in Haiti, patrolled cease-fire lines in Bosnia, skirmished over the skies of…

Discusses the threat of a race for first-strike capacity as a factor influencing the achievement of world disarmament. Indicates that the process of graduated unilateral disarmament'' would be better than that of first-strike capacity by leaving enough time for one side to take comparable action after completion of disarmament efforts by the…

This article is based on the thesis that elementary and secondary schools have responsibility to prepare students to deal with, and eventually control, war and violence. It explores evidence for this thesis, attempts to clarify the field, and reviews educational needs and efforts. Lists selected resources. (JB)

Designed to help teachers discuss and explore with students the many aspects of peace and security in a rapidly changing world, this teaching manual examines the issues from many different points of view. Students are encouraged to examine the issues, collect information, and present their own views and opinions based on the facts. The book…