Avner SegallWhile it is common to separate knowledge of teaching and knowledge of content, the author explores whether they can or should be considered distinct from each other. 484

Jada KohlmeierPrimary documents about a young girl growing up during China’s cultural revolution, a Russian peasant living under Stalin, and a woman in sixteenth century Germany offer students a unique perspective of important historical periods. 479Research and Practice

National Museum of the American IndianThis lesson plan offers insight into the Cherokee experience during the native group’s forced nineteenth-century relocation by the federal government in what became known as the “Trail of Tears.” 470

C. Frederick RisingerThis column takes a look at exemplary websites designed by teachers and supervisors that help students with resources, activities, and other course-related information.466

Paul Spies, Jennifer Bloom, Michael Boucher, Carrie Lucking, Lisa Norling, and Rick TheisenWhen parents, teachers, and other community members in Minnesota learned that inaccurate and biased social studies standards were going to be implemented in their state, they mounted a rapid opposition and effective campaign.464Surfing the Net

Ed O’BrienEducators can equip students with the knowledge and judgement necessary to confront situations such as those that occurred at Abu Ghraib by exploring issues raised by torture, discussing constitutional protections, and teaching about international commitments. 457

The Center for Teaching International RelationsMembers of the international community banded together to create a tribunal to try individuals who seriously violate international law. In this lesson, students will learn about the ICC and discuss whether the U.S. should join. 453

PBS NewsHour ExtraWhat happens once “genocide” is declared? This lesson plan looks at the events in Sudan and at the issue of genocide. Discussion questions lead students to consider what role the international community should play. 447

Samuel TottenTens of thousands have been killed in a conflict in Sudan. Recently, the author joined a team of experts on the border of Sudan to interview those who had fled the violence in order to determine whether genocide was being perpetrated. 444

Lee Ann Potter In the early days of this nation, Congress considered numerous acts as it established the laws of the land. Yet the first ever act of Congress concerned an oath to support the Constitution. 438