A discussion of teaching about the future, along with five teaching outlines provided to help instructors identify specific examples of non-traditional audio and literary resources available for futuristic simulation. (Author/HB)

It can be intellectually stimulating for students to examine images of the medical profession as depicted in popular song lyrics. Reflection on medical metaphors allows students to assemble a more reasoned perspective on professional health care reality. A variety of medical imagery is detailed that can be adapted for classroom instruction. A…

Historical concepts can be taught through analysis of science fiction. Offers a class outline with science fiction resources to examine the boundaries of historical inquiry; six themes for student investigation based on specific resources; and a bibliography of 44 additional anthologies and books. (AV)

Sound recordings can be used by social studies teachers to demonstrate shifting public images about railroads in the United States since the end of World War I. Included is a selected list of recordings containing train-related images and railroad-information themes and illustrations from 1920 to 1980. (RM)

Examines the images of war represented by popular recordings. Divides the century into four periods based on wars: 1914-38, 1939-63, 1964-89, and 1990-91. Reports that the popular image of the United States at war as represented in music has been positive for all periods except Vietnam, although each period had its share of protest. Lists…

Because the field of popular music has produced rich resources of social commentary on women, it offers ample instructional materials for the critical examination of women's life styles in a pluralistic society. Additionally, by adding a "voice" to the traditional classroom content, this medium arouses student enthusiasm and interest which many…