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Social Studies and the Young Learner
September/October 2006
Volume 19 Number 1

Children’s Voices for Democracy

1
Editor’s Notes

articles
4–7
Sharing the “Current Events” in Children’s Lives
Jeff Passe

8–11
Making Democracy an Active Force in Students’ Lives
Jonette Ford and Eryca Neville

12–15
Talk Isn’t Cheap: Practicing Deliberation in School
Walter C. Parker

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Symbols of Democracy: An Introduction to Icons and Ideals
Jackie Kofsky and Barb Morris

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Pullout: Four U.S. Symbols of Democracy
Jackie Kofsky and Barb Morris

17–19
Introducing Children to Democratic Government
Janet Alleman and Jere Brophy

children’s literature
20–23
Objects Take Center Stage in History Books
Myra Zarnowski

teaching resources
24–27
Using Space and Routine to Promote Democratic Opportunities
Lisa A. Gross

28–31
Conditions of Democracy: Elementary Perspectives
Karon N. LeCompte

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Your Voice, Your Vote: A Lesson with Website Resources
Lori Mathys and Linda Bennett