—Lois McFadyen ChristensenThis lesson plan offers elementary students the opportunity to learn about the civil rights movement through the memory-inspired paintings of folk artist and voting rights activist Bernice Sims. 317Research and Practice

—Isaac Cosby Hunt IIIIn this end-of-the-year project, AP U.S. history students wage a competitive battle to determine the most significant American of the twentieth century.312Elementary Education

—Social Education StaffThough many studies say U.S. voter participation is declining, one respected researcher suggests that voter participation has been wrongly measured to-date.304

—Social Education StaffAs the nation gears up for the fall elections, many students are experiencing the political process up-close.302

—Eli J. LesserThis Constitution Day lesson plan looks at the influence of specific thinkers and their writings on the Constitution.301

A study of key issues such as amnesty, enforcement, and employer liability will help students understand the complexity of immigration policy.

—C. Frederick RisingerWhile many websites on the U.S. population focus on immigration policy, these selected sites can help teach students specifically about population growth and the 300 million milestone.286

—Judith Waldrop and Kimberly Crews, U.S. Census BureauIn 1967, the United States population topped 200 million. In 2006, the nation will reach 300 million. This article compares key statistics that highlight how much the country has changed in four decades. 282Surfing the Net

Lee Ann PotterThe featured document enables students to consider the role population estimates played in determining the structure of the U.S. Congress. 275