C. Frederick RisingerThere are numerous ways to learn about presidents and their administrations; in this article, the author outlines some unique websites to help students and teachers explore them. 392Election 2004

Lee Ann PotterFrom George Washington to George W. Bush, politicians have used campaign memorabilia to capture the attention of voters. By studying these items, students can learn a great deal about historical issues and candidates. 388Surfing the Net

Lee Ann PotterThe value of an historical document goes far beyond its obvious content, and includes such obscure clues as notations scribbled hastily on the back. 382Teaching With Documents

Michael M. Yell and Geoffrey Scheurman with Keith ReynoldsIn this lesson, the authors use a unit on the Black Death to demonstrate a strategy that helps students read the textbook by activating their prior knowledge.

Merry M. Merryfield and Masataka KasaiEducators can successfully prepare students to be effective citizens by using strategies that promote multiple perspectives, global interconnectedness, and cross-cultural experiences.

Douglas SelwynWhen the world is divided into "us" and "them," there may be no more important lesson for our students to learn than that to the other person "we" are the "other."

Diana E. HessInviting politicians, lawyers, police officers or other outside resource people to participate in interactive classroom lessons engages students more deeply and helps them focus their attention on important issues.

Mary E. HaasLearning about such things as voting procedures, the secret ballot, polling, the president's duties, and the Electoral College can teach primary and upper elementary students about their own roles as citizens in a democracy.