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Download full textBernstein, Richard B. – 1995
This bibliographic essay supports a K-16 history curriculum called "Crossroads," which is chronologically organized into 12 historical periods. The bibliographic essay presents authoritative and accessible thematic treatments of U.S. history and scholarship for each period. Paperback books are indicated by an asterisk. Following a preface and a…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Historiography
Bernstein, Richard B. – 1995
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…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBernstein, Richard B. – Social Science Record, 1995
Maintains that U. S. history has produced a vast literature of books and journals covering political, social, and economic history. Presents a bibliographic listing of what the author considers the most authoritative and accessible thematic treatments of U.S. History and scholarship. (CFR)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, Curriculum Development, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedBernstein, Richard B. – Social Science Record, 1994
Contends that contemporary historians are redesigning U.S. history and its boundaries by including traditionally ignored groups. Asserts that history education that redefines boundaries in intellectually exciting ways should be valued. Provides a bibliographic essay on new historical scholarship and interpretations. (CFR)
Descriptors: Black History, Blacks, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Change
Peer reviewedBernstein, Richard B. – Social Science Record, 1994
Maintains that, if Richard Nixon is to be considered as a significant historical figure, his personality and complexity must be studied. Asserts that Nixon viewed the world as an unremitting struggle and unceasing competition in which an individual could only succeed by his own efforts. (CFR)
Descriptors: Diplomatic History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Policy, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBernstein, Richard B. – Social Science Record, 1995
Reports on efforts to develop "Crossroads," a K-16 articulated, content-based, spiral curriculum in United States history. Discusses the historical framework underlying the curriculum. Presents the curriculum's 12-era chronology and 8 substantive themes. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences, Cultural Interrelationships
Peer reviewedBernstein, Richard B. – Social Science Record, 1995
Presents seven exemplar lessons on Native American cultures from a spiral curriculum on United States history. Includes lessons from the kindergarten, middle school, and secondary levels. Describes teacher rationale statements and a grading rubric for middle school essays. (CFR)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Books, Classroom Techniques
