John K. Lee and Kathryn RobinsonThe article describes lessons that incorporate graphing calculators, which allow students to represent numerical data graphically. One such lesson investigates monetary policy in the Populist Era. 154

James Cantor, Peter Desberg, Diane Hembacher, and Nada MachDatabase technology offers students the opportunity to do the investigative work of real historians. 151

Andrew J. Milson, Teresa D. Lloyd, L. Karen Estes, and Connie MayfieldHistory becomes more meaningful to students when they study events from their own towns. The authors describe a variety of technology applications that can advance such research. 145

David Hicks and E. Thomas EwingAccessing global newspapers via the Internet provides a convenient way to use instructional technology while both helping students develop skills and advance their international knowledge.140

Charles F. WilliamsThe Constitution gives Congress—not the president—the power to declare war, but Congress has used that power only five times. Advancing Technology in Social Studies134

An Information Section Prepared by the Staff of Social EducationThis special section provides resources and teaching tips for addressing the war and helping students deal with unfolding events.128Looking At The Law

This year’s award winners for outstanding nonfiction that highlights ethnic minorities and race relations include books on Cesar Chavez, on life in a World War II Japanese relocation camp, and on the 1960s killing of three civil rights activists.Pull Out Section

Iftikhar AhmadFor decades, Shirin Ebadi has fought for human rights and democracy in Iran. Last year, she became the eleventh woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.266

Alexa L. SandmannLiterature that honors and advocates social justice can inspire students to work for a more just society.260

Lee Ann PotterDuring the Civil War, poet Walt Whitman was eager to work for the government. Though federal jobs weren’t easy to come by, a letter of recommendation from Ralph Waldo Emerson was able to push open government doors. 254