Vitalizing United States History

The author shares the challenges faced in her social studies methods class due to the constraints of NCLB. By incorporating the jackdaw kit project within her social studies methods course, her candidates were able to connect what they were talking about in methods and apply it to their students teaching situations where there was little time for social studies instruction. The article details first-hand experiences and describes the contents of the jackdaw kits.     

A United States History Card Game

Learning social studies curriculum can present challenges for English-language learners (ELLs). The language used to present concepts is often decontextualized and abstract, making it difficult for these students to understand the content and have successful learning experiences. In this article, the authors describe strategies elementary teachers can use to make social studies content more comprehensible to ELLs and engage them to become active participants in their learning. They discuss three strategies in-depth and explain particular teaching techniques, such as the use of graphic organizers. Teaching vignettes illustrate ways these strategies can be implemented in the classroom to help ELLs be successful in acquiring social studies knowledge and inquiry skills while developing critical English language arts proficiencies.     

A Brief History of Career Counseling in the United States

The author presents the 6 stages in the development of career counseling in the United States. In the 1st stage (1890–1919), placement services were offered for an increasingly urban and industrial society. In the 2nd stage (1920–1939), educational guidance through the elementary and secondary schools became the focal point. The 3rd stage (1940–1959) saw the focus shift to colleges and universities and the training of counselors. The 4th stage (1960–1979) was the boom for counseling and the idea of work having meaning in a person's life came to the forefront; organizational career development began during this period. The 5th stage (1980–1989) saw the beginning of the transition from the industrial age to the information age and the growth of both the independent practice of career counseling and outplacement counseling. The 6th stage (1990—present), with its emphasis on technology and changing demographics, has seen an increased sophistication in the uses of technology, the internationalization of career counseling, the beginnings of multicultural career counseling, and the focus on the school‐to‐job transition.     

United States Paper Money as an Aid in Teaching American History

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Large Views of American History. The United States. By William H. Hudson and Irwin S. Guernsey. Frederick A. Stokes Co., New York, 1923. 632 pp. $4.00.

Large Views of American History. Our Republic. By S. E. Forman. The Century Co., New York, 1923. xvi, 852 pp. $3.50.

Large Views of American History. The Story of American Democracy. By Willis Mason West. Allyn and Bacon, Boston, 1923. xiii, 791 pp. $3.20.

Large Views of American History. History of the United States of America. By Henry W. Elson. The Macmillan Co., 1923. $2.50.

Large Views of American History. Three Centuries of American Democracy. By William MacDonald. Henry Holt and Company, New York, 1923. 346 pp. $2.25.

Large Views of American History. America: the Great Adventure. By George Philip Krapp. Alfred A. Knopf Co., New York, 1924. x, 406 pp. $4.00. Reviewed by Harry Elmer Barnes.

The united States Since the Civil War. The United States of America, II. From the Civil War. By David Saville Muzzey. Ginn and Company, Boston, 1924. vi, 847 pages. $3.GO.

The united States Since the Civil War. Recant American History. By Lester Burrill Shippee. Macmillan Company, New York, 1924. 554 pages. Reviewed by N. W. Stephenson.

Britain and the Empire. History of England and the British Commonwealth. By Laurence M . Larson. Henry Holt &; Company, New York, 1924. 911 . pp. (American Historical Series-Charles H. Haskins, General Editor.)

Britain and the Empire. A History of the British People. By Edward Maslin Hulme. The Century Company, New York, 1924. 717 pp. $4.00.

Britain and the Empire. An Introductory History of England. Vol. V . From Waterloo to 1880. By C. R. L. Fletcher. E. P. Dutton &; Co., New York, 1923. 496 pp. $4.25 Reviewed by Conyers Read.

Western Australia: a History from its Discovery to the Inauguration of the Commonwealth. By J. S. Battye. Oxford University Press, American Branch, New York, 1924. 480 pp. $8.35. Reviewed by Howard Robinson.

Tudor Economic Documents. Vol. I. Agriculture and Industry, edited by R. H. Tawney and Eileen Power. Longmans, Green &; Co., London and New York, 1994. 383 pp. $5.00.

English Industries of tha Middle Ages. By L. F. Salzman. Oxford University Press, New York, 1993. 360 pp. $3.50.

Egypt and the Army. By Lieut.-Col. P. G. Elgood. Oxford University Press, American Branch, New York, 1924. 369 pp., with two maps. $5.35. Reviewed by CAPTAIN ELBRIDGE COLBY

Books for the Traveller. The Complete Pocket Guide to Europa. Edited by Thomas L. and Nathan Stedman. Robert McBride and Company, New York, 1924. 592 pp. $4.00.

Books for the Traveller. A Satchel Guide to Europe. By W. J. Rolfe and W. D. Crockett. Houghton, Mifflin Company, Boston, 1994. 484 pp. $4.00.

A Loiterer in London. By Helen W. Henderson. George H. Doran Company, New York, 1994. 433 pp. $5.00.

A Wanderer Among Pictures. By E. V. Lucas. Doran, New York, 1924. 889 pp. $5.00.

New Guides to Old Masters. By John C. Van Dyke. Vol. IX, Venice and Milan (166 pp.); Vol. XI, Rome (144 pp.). Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1984. $1.25 each.

Trail Life in the Canadian Rockies. By B. W. Mitchell. The Macinillan Company, New York, 1924. 269 pp. $3.00. Reviewed by Grace Crosby.

Sesing Canada. By John T. Faris. J. B. Lippincott &; Company, Philadelphia, 1924. 264 pp. $6.50.

Elements of Rural Economics. By Thomas Nixon Carver. Ginn and Co., Boston, 1924. 266 pp. $1.48.

Introduction to Agricultural Economics. By Lewis Cecil Gray. The Macmillan Co., New York, 1924. Xii, 556 PP. Reviewed by Alvin S. Tostlebe.

Life and Public Services of Justin S. Morrill. By William Belmont Parker. I Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1924. 378 pp. Reviewed by Roy F. Nichols.     

Police militarization in the United States

In 2014, police responses to protests and riots in Ferguson, Missouri, prompted an unprecedented level of news coverage on the phenomenon of police militarization. Though the increased attention to police militarization and governmental programs thought to facilitate it (e.g., the 1033 Program) may give the impression that police militarization is a recent phenomena, social scientists have been documenting trends in police militarization for decades. This article provides an overview of the social science research literature on police militarization, starting with a discussion of a theory informed conceptualization of police militarization. We next discuss the major normative debates that have guided research on police militarization. We then review the empirical literature that focuses on the methodological approaches and findings of extant work on police militarization. Finally, we close with an overview of the state of the literature and suggestions for future research. Our major suggestion for future work is to consider the dimensions of police work that police militarization can occur in while continuing to engage with the normative debates of previous scholars so as to improve the overall quality of police work and public safety in the United States.     

Early Marriage in the United States

Despite drastic changes in the American family, a significant minority of Americans marry early. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (N= 14,165), this study evaluates the prevalence and antecedents of early marriage in the United States. The results indicate 25% of women and 16% of men marry before age 23, and early marriage varies widely across a number of characteristics. Individuals who marry earlier are more likely to be from disadvantaged families, from conservative Protestant or Mormon families, to value their religious faith more highly, to have a high‐school diploma but a lower educational trajectory, and to cohabit before marriage. Scholars and policymakers interested in marriage should pay adequate attention to understanding and supporting these individuals’ marriages.     

Aging in the United States Today

Summary

As the demographics of aging change in the United States, the number of persons over the age of 65 will continue to grow. By 2030, one in every five persons will be over the age of 65. Several factors are important when considering the reality of these demographic changes. First, successful aging, given new medical technologies, is more probable today than it was for our parents and grandparents. Second, the range of diverse populations within the aging communities has become recognized. Third, generational differences impact who cares for the elderly. Fourth, baby boomers, who will soon turn 65, will likely have a huge impact on society. And lastly, spiritual matters are important as we approach and enter old age.     

Indigenous Religions in the United States

Delving into the life and legacy of Henry VIII is both complex and captivating. People seem compelled to learn more abut his critical contributions and controversial conduct that range from the significant to the scandalous. Reflecting on the history of the world would be incomplete without investigating the events and escapades associated with Henry VIII, whose impact of 500 years ago resonates through today's society and into the future through literature, music, politics, and religion. To view the many facets of Henry VIII, classroom teachers and their students are encouraged to use graphic organizers to provide easy-to-understand visualizations. Eight types of graphic organizers engage learners in student-centered activities that help students make meaning from and show relationships among the diverse attributes of Henry VIII. When combined, the eight graphic organizers equip learners with valuable tools to construct a holistic examination about the history of Henry VIII.     

Divorce Law in the United States

The purpose of this paper is to review recent changes in divorce law in the United States. Divorce grounds, distribution of property, spousal support, and child support are each discussed with- in the context of the following: the effects of no-fault legislation, the trend toward gender neutrality and equality, and child support re- form. The paper is concluded by discussing the role of divorce law in our culture.