David Dulio and the staff of the National Student/Parent Mock ElectionWhen citizens step into the voting booth on election day, they are not actually voting for their candidate, but rather choosing a group of electors. This set of classroom activities explains one distinctively American institution--the Electoral College.

Syd GolstonA presidential election year presents the ideal moment for promoting an informed electorate and forming thoughtful young citizens with these activities for K-12 students.

Daniel F. Rulli John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry--considered treasonous by some and heroic by others--helped strengthen the anti-slavery movement. Students can gain a deeper understanding of this event by studying General Lee’s demand for Brown’s surrender.

Wynell Schamel Teachers can use this compelling collection of letters from needy children during the Great Depression to explore relevant issues such as the image of the United States as a land of opportunity, the role of government in the lives of citizens, and the importance of dissent in a democracy.

Toni Fuss Kirkwood-TuckerThe tensions between Germany and the United States over the war in Iraq marked an unusual break in what had been a notable pattern of cooperation.289Book Review

Christopher R. Leahey By analyzing print and broadcast media coverage, students can develop their own knowledge and opinions on controversial events.285

James H. LandmanEnglish laws that enforced cultural standards of a religious or political nature had a strong influence on America’s legal system. This legacy continues to affect certain freedoms in the United States today.280

Merry M. MerryfieldElementary teachers can make choices that either lead to the development of globally-minded citizens or to the formation of young adults who know little about the world and have no interest in people different from themselves. 275Looking at the Law