Appendix:  Resources B O O K S American Economy: Government’s Role, Citizen’s Choice offers information about Government, Economics and Civics. Available for $9.95 from Close Up Publishing, Dept. C16, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22314-1592. Phone: (800) 765-3131. American Political Rhetoric and the Presidency examines the effect of television on political campaigns from the early 1950’s to the television persona of Ronald Reagan. Available for $49.95 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. An Administrator’s Guide to the U.S. Department of Education,  published by the U.S. Department of Education. The Almanac of American Politics contains brief essays about every Congressional District in the U.S. and is published by the National Journal. Bacon’s Guide to Newspapers (see your local library) Bacon’s Guide to Television and Radio (see your local library) Between the Lines: How to Detect Bias and Propaganda in the News and Everyday Life by Eleanor MacLean, published by Black Rose Books. Broadcasting Annual provides a listing of all TV and radio stations in the country as well as titles and contacts within each station (see your local library). Choosing to Participate (#IE102-15) is a grade 9–12 textbook that provides an antidote for student apathy, indifference and cynicism. Text builds citizenship skills by encouraging students to think about how they can make a difference to society. Available for $17.50 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Congressional District Data Book published by the U.S. Bureau of Census. Contains statistical data for each Congressional District. Corporate Yellow Book: Who’s Who at Leading US Companies,  published by Leadership Directories, Inc. (see your local library) Current Issues Teacher’s Guide (#K1670-96) is available for $14.95 from Close Up Publishing, Dept. C16, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22314-1592. Phone: (800) 765-3131. Early American Speeches: The Primary Source contains speeches from Otis, Henry, Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Webster, Polk, Calhoun and Lincoln. Available for $15.50 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Editor and Publisher International Year Book contains listings of all daily, weekly and special newspapers published in the Unites States as well as news and syndicate services and other news organizations and industry services. Published by Editor and Publisher, 11 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011. Phone: (212) 675-4380. Editorial and Persuasive Writing by Harry Stonecipher offers suggestions about writing news. Published by Communication Arts Books. Fifty Political Cartoons for Teaching History by William Ray Heitzmann contains a collection of political cartoons drawn from various eras in American history. This book contains information on the background of each political cartoon and offers techniques for classroom utilization. Suitable for grades 7 through college. Available for $25.00 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. First AmendmenPhone: What Americans Have Said About Freedom of Expression  is a selection of quotes and essays for high school students compiled by Louis Edward Inglehart, Professor Emeritus, Department of Journalism, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. Available for $20.00 from the Newspaper Association of America, The Newspaper Center, 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA, 22091-1412. Phone: (703) 648-1053. Fax: (703) 620-1265. How to Make Speeches by Steve Allen. Published by McGraw-Hill. An Invitation to Your Community, Building Community Partnerships for Learning by GOALS 2000, published by the U.S. Department of Education. The Joint Press Conference: The History, Impact and Prospects of American Presidential Debates by D. L. Lanoue and P. R. Schrott, published by Praeger.

Lovejoy: The Vigil by Robert W. Tabscott is a historical docu-drama hosted by Maya Angelou about Elijah P. Lovejoy, a minister, editor, abolitionist and Maine native who became the nation’s first martyr to freedom of the press in 1837. Lovejoy’s struggle involved choosing between voicing his conscience or maintaining a comfortable silence and between his traditional religious convictions and his faith in secular constitutional freedoms. Suitable for grades 9 through college. Available in 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch video format. May be rented ($27.50) or purchased ($75.00) from Elijah Lovejoy Society, 11155 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63131. Making Local News by Phyllis Kaniss helps explain the elements and production of local news. Published by the University of Chicago Press. Mass Media and American Politics (Fourth Edition) by Doris Graber studies the function of mass media in the public, media impact on individual attitudes and perceptions and media coverage of governmental institutions and political situations. Available from Congressional Quarterly, 1414 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC 20037. Phone: (202) 887-6706. The Media Game: American Politics in the Television Age by Stephen Ansolabehere, published by Macmillan Publishing Co. Modern American Speeches: The Primary Source (#PFF370-15) contains speeches by Bryan, McKinley, T. Roosevelt, Wilson, F. Roosevelt, Marshall, Eisen- hower, Kennedy and King. Available for $16.50 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Municipal Yellow Book: Who’s Who in the Leading City and County Governments and Local Authorities. Published by Leadership Directories, Inc. The New National Standards for Civics and Education available for $13.20 (includes postage and handling) from the Center for Civic Education, 5146 Douglas Fir Road, Calabasas, CA 91302. Political Campaign Debates: Images, Strategies and Tactics by M. Martel, published by Longman. Politics and People (#SCB234-15) is a textbook that defines political behavior and offers lessons to contrast the two- party system with other approaches. Explores campaigns, electioneering, exploring citizenship, pressure groups, public opinion, propaganda and citizens’ impact on foreign policy and current issues. Available for $10.50 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Politics in America 1996 provides profiles for each member of the 104th Congress including committee assignments, interest group ratings, campaign finance data, district profiles, etc. Edited by Phil Duncan and Chris Lawrence. (see your local library) Preparing Students for the 21st Century by Donna Uchida, Marvin Cetron and Floretta McKenzie addresses such issues as necessary student skills for the 21st century, how schools can prepare students for the 21st century, what the role of parents should be, etc. Published by the American Association of School Administrators. Phone: (301) 617-7802. Presidential Debates: The Challenge of Creating an Informed Electorate by K. H. Jamieson and D. S. Birdshell, published by the Oxford University Press. The Presidential Debates: Media, Electoral and Policy Perspectives by G. F. Bishop, G. R. Meadow and M. Jackson-Beeck, published by Praeger. Reach Every Kid by Alan Haskvitz lists over 2,000 places kids can order free materials such as world maps, information about world leaders and government foundations, etc. Available on disk (please specify Mac or IBM format) or hardback for $20.00 (including shipping and handling). Contact Alan Haskvitz, 9655 Carrari Court, Alta Loma, CA 91737. Phone: (909) 945-9942. Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature (see your local library). Responsibility of the Press edited by Gerald Gross, published by Fleet Publishing Corp. Rhetorical Studies of National Political Debates by R. V. Friedenberg, published by Praeger. Speaking of a Free Press is a compilation of 200 years of quotations on press freedoms. For a free copy, contact the Newspaper Association of America, The Newspaper Center, 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA, 22091- 1412. Phone: (703) 648-1053. Fax: (703) 620-1265. TV News Contacts, published by BPi Media Services. (see your local library) The Wit and Wisdom of PR Success provides advice on every aspect of public relations including background information, leadership, communications, community and media relations, planning, publications and more. Available for $12.00 from the National School Public Relations Association, 1501 Lee Highway Suite 201, Arlington, VA 22209-1100. Phone: (703) 528-5840. Fax: (703) 528-7017.

World’s Greatest Speeches (#DOV130-15) contains speeches from the “Funeral Oration” by Pericles and St. Bern’s “A Second Crusade” to Winston Churchill’s “An Iron Curtain Has Descended” and Malcolm X’s “The Black Revolution.” Suitable for use in grades 10 and up as a historical reference and for those studying public speaking. Available for $12.95 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421- 4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Your Vote (#TF104V-15) provides a history of two centuries of voting rights in America. Suitable for grades 9–12. Available for $40.00 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. F  I  L  M     A  N  D     V  I  D  E  O The Election Process explores history, analyzes the party system, and discusses how government is the responsibility of citizens. Available from Sunburst Communications, Inc., Pound Ridge, NY 10576. Future Vote Video Series is designed to engage high school students in an issues-oriented assessment of candidates. Three videos are available: “The Environment at Risk: Responding to Growing Dangers”, “America’s Role in the World: New Risks, New Realities” and “People and Politics: Who Should Govern?” Contact Dr. Ceasar McDowell, Eileen Collins or Mimi Gleason at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Larsen Hall 414, Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: (617) 496-3399. Fax: (617) 495-3626. How to Read Between the Lines is a video produced the Wall Street Journal about analyzing news stories. Contact the Education Desk at the Wall Street Journal, 200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281. Phone: (212) 416-2000. How to Watch Television is a film designed to help motivate students to watch television critically. Available from Educational Direction Inc./Xerox Educational Publications, 181 W. State St., Westport, CT 06880. The John Peter Zenger Trial film is available with a teacher’s guide from Current Affairs Films, 24 Danbury Rd., Wiltin, CT 06897. Privacy Under Attack deals with privacy in relation to the freedom of the press. Available from Current Affairs Films, 24 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT 06897. What is Journalism? is a film about news analysis and a comparison of the functions and problems of print and broadcast journalism. Available from Guidance Association, 757 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017. Your Newspaper discusses the following: What is a newspaper?, Preparation and Production, The News Story, Features and Columns, The Editorial Page and How Free Is Today’s Press?. Available from Globe Filmstrips, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10010. I N D I V I D U A L  S ,    O  R  G  A  N  I  Z  A T I O N S ,   A  N  D     A  S  S  O  C  I  A T I O N S Associated Press Day Book, 2021 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006. Phone: (202) 776-9470. Fax: (202) 776-9575. Democratic Party, 430 Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. Phone: (202) 863-8000. Each state has its own party headquarters located state capitals; the party has many local organizations as well. (Check your phone book for local listings or call the national headquarters for unlisted party offices.) Dr. Frank Fair, Coordinator of Academic Challenge Contests, Sam Houston State University, Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Huntsville, Texas 77341- 2447. Phone: (409) 294-1174. Fax: (409) 294-3798. The Federation of Academic Coaches and Team Sponsors (FACTS), PO Box 974, Rochester, Michigan 48308. Phone: (313) 781-5571. Peggy Harrod, Panasonic Academic Challenge, PO Box 391, 1925 South Floral Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830. Phone: (813) 534-0621. Fax: (813) 534-0767. Shirley Jackson c/o Huntsville High School, 441 FM 2821 East, Huntsville, Texas 77340. Phone: (409) 293- 2626. Fax: (409) 293-2670. League of Women Voters. Numbers of local chapters are listed in the phone book or are available from the League of Women Voters, 1730 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: (202) 429-1965. National School Public Relations Association, 1501 Lee Highway, Suite 201, Arlington, VA 22209-1100. Phone: (703) 528-5840. National TeleQuiz, Big Rock Road, R3 Box 3575, Washburn, WI 54891. Phone: (715) 373-5122. The Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) maintains an electronic database of educational resources including curriculum and teaching materials, books on education, journal papers, conferences, etc. and is located on the Internet at askeric@ericir.syr.edu. Republican Party, 310 First Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. Phone: (202) 863-8500. Each state has its own party headquarters located state capitals; the party has many local organizations as well. (Check your phone book for local listings or call the national headquarters for unlisted party offices.)

Senator(s) and Representative(s). Letters to Senators should be addressed to Honorable _______________, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC 20510. Letters to Representatives should be address to Honorable ________________, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515. Members of Congress can also be reached by calling the Capitol Telephone Exchange: (202) 224-3121 for Senators and (202) 225-3121 for Representatives. Congress’ Internet addresses: Congress2hr.House.gov or Gopher.Senate.gov or Gopher.House.gov. State Board of Elections and/or local election officials (phone numbers are listed in the telephone book). U.S. Census Bureau, 319 East Antietam Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Phone: (800) 392-6975. United Press International Advisor, 1400 I St., Washington, DC 20005. Phone: (202) 898-8015. Fax: (202) 898-8057. Colette Yeich, Hartford Courant, Newspaper in Education Coordinator, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115. Phone: (860) 241-6447 or (800) 524-4242 ext. 6447. Fax: (860) 520-3050. Young Democrats of America, 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. Young Republicans of America, 440 First Ave. #303, Washington, DC. M  A  G  A  Z  I  N  E  S     A  N  D     P A M P H L E T S America’s Growing Debt, Understanding the Budget Deficit offers information about current events, Government and Economics and includes a free teacher’s guide. Available for $6.95 from Close Up Publishing, Dept. C16, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22314-1592. Phone: (800) 765-3131. Black Caucus Reporter published by the National Caucus of Black School Board Members. Contact Dr. Jeremiah Floyd at the National School Boards Association, 1680 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: (703) 838-6740. Caution: This May be an Advertisement: A Teen Guide to Advertising  describes the kinds of persuasive techniques advertisers use and shows how advertising messages are conveyed. Based on the premise that consumers who are aware of advertisers’ persuasive techniques will be less likely to buy what they don’t want and don’t need. Suitable for grades 9–12 and available for $15.33 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Civics For Democracy: A Journey for Teachers and Students (#ESB100-15) is a blueprint for activism that bridges the gap between classroom and community. A primer for the 12 techniques for citizen action (including lobbying and launching ballet initiatives), suitable for advanced students. Available for $15.00 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421- 4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Community Service: Learning by Doing is available for $1.25 from the Council of Chief State School Officers, 400 Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. Foundation of American Citizenship contains syllabi to train teachers in the instruction of American democracy with documents from Plato, Alexis de Tocqueville, Thomas Jefferson and other seminal figures in American political thought. The publication is available from the Council of Chief State School Officers, 400 Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. FUN Supplement  is an eight-page tabloid that provides challenges to be met by elementary students and family members working together as a team. Available for $25.00 from the Newspaper Association of America, The Newspaper Center, 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA, 22091-1412. Phone: (703) 648-1053. Fax: (703) 620-1265. Getting Out the Vote, A Guide for Running Registration and Voting Drives. Write the League of Women Voters of the United States, 1730 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 and request publication #424. Cost is $1.25 ($.75 for members). The Guide to Parent Involvement Resources is available for $6.00 from the Council of Chief State School Officers, 400 Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. How Our Government Functions, How Laws are Made and other free information about the government is available from your member of Congress, Care of the U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515. Request a list of free publications. How to Start an Interschool Quiz Competition published by the University Research Company, PO Box 815, Cedar City, Utah 84721-0815. How To Teach the Election by Marlene Cohn is available for $2.00 from the National Council for the Social Studies, 3501 Newark St. NW, Washington, DC.

Improving Student Performance Through Learning Technologies is a free publication available from the Council of Chief State School Officers, 400 Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. Inside Debates: A Practical Guide discusses, in detail, how to organize debates. Available from The Commission on Presidential Debates, 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: (202) 872-1020. A Joint Enterprise with America’s Families to Ensure Student Success is available for $5.00 from the Council of Chief State School Officers, 400 Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. Junior Scholastic, a Social Studies news magazine for middle-school students. Published by Scholastic, Inc., 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Phone: (800) 631-1586. The Kid’s Guide to Initiating or Changing Laws available from the National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091. Phone: (703) 860-0200. The Kid’s Guide to State Laws available from the National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091. Phone: (703) 860-0200. Messages and Meaning helps teach students to read newspapers critically. Available from the International Reading Association, 800 Barksdale Road, PO Box 8139, Newark, DE 19714-8139. Phone: (302) 731-1600 ext. 266. National Hispanic Caucus, contact Congressman Ed Pastor, 223 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515, attention Ester Aguilir. Pick A Candidate. A guide to evaluating and prioritizing candidates and identifying campaign tactics. Write the League of Women Voters of the United States, 1730 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 and request publication #259. Cost is $1.50 for 10 copies (minimum order). Public Relations and Publicity: Tools and Techniques for Student Organizations is available from the National Association for Secondary School Principals, Department of Student Activities, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091-1537. Phone: (703) 860-0200. Recommended Criteria and Processes for Responding to a State and Voluntary National Standards for Education is a free publication available from the Council of Chief State School Officers, 400 Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. Scholastic News is a weekly newspaper for grades 1–6. Published by Scholastic, Inc., 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Phone: 1-800-631-1586. Scholastic Update is a Social Studies news magazine for secondary students. Published by Scholastic, Inc., 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Phone: (800) 631-1586. School Board News available from the National School Boards Association, 1680 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: (703) 838-6740. The Student Council Handbook. Contact Rocco Marano at the National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091. Phone: (703) 860-0200. Fax: (703) 476-5432. Student Success Through Collaboration is a free publication available from the Council of Chief State School Officers, 400 Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. TIME for Kids, published by TIME, The Weekly News Magazine, Time & Life Building, Rockefeller Center, New York, NY 10020. Updating School Board Policies, published by the National Education Policy Network of the National School Boards Association, 1680 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: (703) 838-6740. Voting for Democracy, a transcript of a symposium jointly sponsored by the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard and the American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (and aired on ABC, January 22, 1984), Box 217, Ansonia Station, New York, NY 10023. The symposium addressed such questions as “Why do so many Americans choose not to vote?” and “What has caused the steady twenty-year decline of voter participation?” (A Transcript is available for $3.00.) The Women’s Vote: Beyond the Nineteenth Amendment provides background information for discussions. Write the League of Women Voters of the United States, 1730 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 and request publication #425. Cost is $1.75 ($1.25 for members). World Press, Box 1997, Marion, OH 43306-2097 can provide you with ideas for global current events discussions. Q  U  E  S  T  I  O  N  -  W  R  I  T  I  N  G     S  E  R  V I C E S Academic Address, P.O. Box 20132, Birmingham, AL 35216 Academic Challenge, P.O. Box 4603, Rock Hill, SC 29731. Phone: (803) 328-8554.

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Thomas is an on-line service that provides access to the Library of Congress. (http://thomas.loc.gov) Vote Smart (http://www.vote-smart.org) T  E  A  C  H  I  N  G     M  A T E R I A L S America’s Conscience: The Constitution in Our Daily Life materials for grades 8 and up highlight freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. The first 13 activities help students define, identify and understand the concept of rights; the last seven focus on concepts of due process, equal protection, discrimination, and the ongoing constitutional battles over the 13th and 14th amendment. Available for $20.00 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. American Economy Teacher’s Guide includes lesson plans and handouts to teach how the government’s economic policies and the nation’s economy effect individual citizens and the nation. Available for $9.95 from Close Up Publishing, Dept. C16, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22314-1592. Phone: (800) 765-3131. American Political Rhetoric offers notable examples of American political rhetoric suitable for grades 10 and up. Available for $16.95 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax:(800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Appreciating Our Freedoms includes 24 award-winning lesson plans for grades K–12 designed for the study of the U.S. Constitution in honor of its Bicentennial. Each lesson specifies grade level. Available free of charge from The Kansas City Star, NIE Manager, 1729 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108. Building Leadership for Life, A High School Leader’s Class Curriculum. Contact Rocco Marano at the National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091. Phone: (703) 860-0200. Fax: (703) 476-5432. Campaign Financing: Politics and the Power of Money (#MBP233-15) explores whether or not campaign contributions are a means for special interests to buy a politician’s vote or a form of participation in the political process. Available for $15.90 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421- 4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Citizenship and Basic Skills (#RIM103-15) is a four-part kit for grades 5–12 that emphases the development of skills essential in influencing government decisions: telephon- ing, letter writing, speaking and campaigning skills. Activities permit students to make presentations to government agencies. Available for $17.50 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. The Citizen Bee Guide to American Studies contains teaching materials for History, Government, Economics and Geography. Published by the Close Up Foundation, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: (800) 336-5479. “Civic Spirit in Action” published by Leadership Magazine, October 1995. Available from the National Association of Student Councils, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091-1537. Computers in Government Polls and Politics. Available from the Minnesota Educational Commuting Consortium, 3490 Lexington Ave. North, St. Paul, MN 55112. The Constitution and Newspapers: Partners in Freedom teaching materials for grades 4–12 contain 12 work- sheets, 30 activities and 11 Bill of Rights bulletin board cards. Includes a list of major concepts in press freedom, research topics, history of the press in the United States, relevant Supreme Court decisions and a copy of the U.S. Constitution. Available for $10.00 from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association NIE Committee, Lancaster Newspapers Inc., Chair, PNPA-NIE Committee, 8 West King St., PO Box 1328, Lancaster, PA 17603. Dangerous Songs: Censors, Rock and the First Amendment (#RH767V-15) explores such issues as should rock music be subject to adult control as a proper exercise of a community’s responsibility? Would such restrictions violate First Amendment rights? Interviews with songwriters, teenage listeners, parents and others are used to explore the issues surrounding this provocative controversy. Suitable for grades 7–12. Available for $66.00 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Educating for Democracy materials offer practical strategies for teaching social responsibility in grades K–12 includ- ing lessons about democratic participation. Available for $13.00 from Educators for Social Responsibility, 23 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: (617) 492-1764.

“Effective Communication” contains tips for writing press releases and producing public service announce- ments. Published in Leadership Magazine, November 1995. Available from the National Association of Student Councils, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091-1537. Electing A President; The Process (#RB163V-15) traces the evolution of presidential elections from Washington to Clinton and introduce students grades 5–8 to eligibility for office, the electoral college, primaries, conventions and debates. Available for $99.00 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421- 4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Electing Our President (#FEA172-15) materials for grades 5–8 explain the history and process of presidential elections. Current headlines will mean more to students as they study topics such as the electoral college, the struggle for women’s voting rights, nominating con- ventions, the running mate, public opinion polls, the history of campaigning, etc. Available for $8.99 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Election ‘96 Presidential Election Kit contains teacher’s guides and films. The kit is for grades four and up and contains two videos (“Electing a President” and “The Presidency”), two posters (“The Path to the White House” and “The Electorate”), a 52-page resource guide and reproducible activity sheets that can be purchased as a unit for $119.50 or as individual materials. Another video for grades five and up explains the history of newspapers with a focus on the freedom of the press and can be purchased for $59.95 (available for preview). Contact Elaine Walstead at Knowledge Unlimited, PO Box 52, Madison, WI 53701-0052. Phone: (800) 356-2303 ext. 3032. Family Focus: Reading and Learning Together is a kit to help parents and students learn to use newspapers together. Available for $15.00 from the Newspaper Association of America, The Newspaper Center, 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA, 22091-1412. Phone: (703) 648-1053. Fax: (703) 620-1265. Follow the Leaders Teacher’s Kit contains posters to helps students chart the progress of candidates through the election, a curriculum guide for teachers and a list of magazines and news sources. Available for $5.75 from Creative Information Services, 7460 Cortina, Atascadero, CA 93422. Free Press: A Need to Know the News materials contain a video and teacher’s guide available from Pathescope Educational Media, Inc., 71 Weyman Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10802. Hail To The Candidate: Presidential Campaigns from Banners to Broadcasts (#SMN105-15) teaching materials for grades 5 and up celebrate 200 years of presidential campaigns and shows the devices used to capture voter attention from George Washington to George Bush. Available for $24.95 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944- 5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Hail to the Chief: Presidential Election Game is a board game with questions about past presidents, the Constitution, history and geography for various skill levels. Available from Aristoplay. Phone: (800) 634-7738. “Implementing Districtwide Programs: If I Knew Then What I Know Now....” by Alison Adler. From The Fourth R, the newsletter of the National Association for Mediation in Education. Volume 57, June/July 1995. Law in a Free Society Series contains curricular materials (K–12) designed to enhance the four concepts fundamental to democratic society: authority, privacy, responsibility and justice. Produced by Center for Civic Education, 5146 Douglas Fir Road, Calabasas, CA 91302. Phone: (800) 350-4223. Leadership Skills Kit provides teaching materials to help students learn about representation, voting, commun- ication, service projects, and community involvement. Available from the National Association of Elementary School Principals, 1615 Duke Street, Alexandra, VA 22314. Phone: (703) 684-3345. Fax: (703) 548-6021. Make an Election a Real-World Lab is a teacher’s guide to elections and politics. Write the League of Women Voters of the United States, 1730 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 and request publication #485. Cost is $1.25 ($.75 for members). Making History: A Social Studies Curriculum in the Participation series helps teachers prepare students grades 7–12 for democratic participation in society by assessing controversial issues in students’ own lives. Students learn decision-making models, discuss strategies for change, etc. Available for $19.00 from Educators for Social Responsibility, 23 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: (617) 492-1764.

Maximize Your Performance with the Media and Train Your Fellow Educators to Work Effectively with the Media materials by David R. Voss provide information about and guidance with media operations, public appearances and media relations. The kit comes with a two tapes (one audio and one video), a handbook and support materials. Available for $159.00 from the National School Public Relations Association, 1501 Lee Highway Suite 201, Arlington, VA 22209-1100. Phone: (703) 528-5840. Fax: (703) 528-7017. The NLC Curriculum Guide contains useful chapters about Communications, Evaluation, Conflict Resolution and Group Processes. Contact Rocco Marano at the National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091. Phone: (703) 860-0200. Fax: (703) 476-5432. On The Campaign Trail: Decisions, Decisions materials have students assume the role of a third-party candidate running for the presidency in this challenging simulation for the entire class. Starting behind in the polls, students must finalize a platform as they begin a whirlwind cross- country campaign tour to drum up support. Only one computer needed for the entire class. Includes guide, with reproducible materials, lesson plans and 30 student reference books. Available for $149.95 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. “Planning Big Events” published in Leadership Magazine, November 1993. Available from the National Association of Student Councils, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091-1537. Politix (#K1758-96) materials put the student in the president’s shoes to deal with issues such as affirmative action, the death penalty, national welfare, the right to die, school prayer, gun control, health care and abortion, as they strive to gain the highest number of votes and become the president of the United States. Available for $39.95 from Close Up Publishing, Dept. C16, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22314-1592. Phone: (800) 765-3131. Secrecy and Democracy materials help teachers explore with high school students the conflict between national security and an open government, the consequences of America’s system of checks and balances on the free press, etc. through controversial issues such as the creation of the CIA and the Iran/Contra Affair. Available for $11.25 from Educators for Social Responsibility, 23 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: (617) 492-1764. Taking Action: American Works (#PHX101V-15) materials show how national issues can be influenced by the work of committed local activists, this program encourages viewers to become involved in our democratic system. Available for $89.95 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Taking Part: An Elementary Curriculum in the Participation Series helps teach students K–6 to make a difference in their world through democratic participation and empowerment, an introduction to decision-making models and an explanation of the electoral process. Available for $17.10 from Educators for Social Respon- sibility, 23 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: (800) 370-2515. Teaching Presidential Elections (#CU162-15) materials for grades 9–12 provide 13 activities and four handouts to help students understand the importance of citizen participation in the presidential election process Available for $5.95 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Teaching Presidential Elections ‘96 — A Guide for Educators (#K1778-96) offers information and lessons about caucuses, primary elections, campaign workers and popular and electoral votes. Activities in this guide help students understand these terms and the role each element plays in the presidential election process. Available for $5.95 from Close Up Publishing, Dept. C16, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22314-1592. Phone: (800) 765-3131. Using the Newspaper in Secondary Studies provides a curriculum guide for grades 7–12 to help teachers use newspapers as a learning resources in history, govern- ment, economics, geography, etc. Available for $25.00 from the Newspaper Association of America, The Newspaper Center, 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA, 22091-1412. Phone: (703) 648-1053. Fax: (703) 620-1265. Voter Education by Elaine Stattler was designed as a nuts-and-bolts approach to teaching students K–12 about participatory democracy and the election process. Includes background material from the League of Women Voters. Each of four categories includes separate lesson plans for primary, intermediate and secondary level. Available free of charge from The Day, Community Relations/NIE Coordinator, 47 Eugene O’Neill Drive, New London, CT 06320.

We the People, The President and the Constitution (#K1311T) materials can turn your classroom into the Oval Office! Free teacher’s guide includes handouts and student activities. Available for $79.95 from Close Up Publishing, Dept. C16, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22314-1592. Phone: (800) 765-3131. Why Bother Voting (#WET124V-15) targets political apathy among young people (grades 9–12) in this program which blends humor, music and eye-catching graphics with historical and political facts to send teens the message that voting does make a difference. Available for $69.95 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. Win at the Polls is teacher handbook that gives the knowledge and tools needed to pass your next and all-important bond issue or school finance campaign. Available for $195.00 from NSPRA, 1501 Lee Highway, #201, Arlington, VA 22209. Phone: (703) 528-5840. Fax: (703) 528-7017. You Are The President (#OP111-15) materials seat students in the Oval Office, wrestling with a decision sure to affect millions. Students consider options in eight national crises from the 20th century, learn which choice was made and what the results were. Available for $14.95 from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. You Be The Reporter, A Video Writing Workshop materials contain the essentials of journalistic newswriting for grades 6 and up. Available from the Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 12, PO Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802. Phone: (800) 421-4246. Fax: (800) 944-5432. E-mail: SSSService@aol.com. EAC142V-15 VHS video $119.00, EAC142L-15 Laserdisc $169.00 and EAC142CDN3-15 CD-ROM $199.00.