When students understand the historical context of a given document, they learn much more than simply the words of a text.

Lynnette B. Erickson, Sharon Black, and Daniel Seegmiller Today, citizens around the world are searching for ways to help tsunami victims. Students can learn from one sixth grade class who aided peers in the Caribbean after a hurricane several years ago. 33

NationMaster.comThe rising cost of gasoline affects individual countries differently. This lesson plan guides students to explore oil dependency and its impact on different countries, as well as alternate forms of energy.28

Bárbara C. Cruz and Jennifer Marques PattersonThe riots that shook New York City more than a century ago can provide contemporary students a useful framework for studying such complex issues as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and immigration.18

Jesus GarciaAs we work to build a better future, let's strive to make our own organization more inclusive and make social studies once again a core subject.10

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Social Education StaffAs Iraq nears elections scheduled for early next year, Islamist movements are playing an increasing role in the political landscape. This special section offers an overview of the key groups—both militant and pragmatic.428