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Turner, Thomas N. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1985
Informed US citizens recognize the importance of neighboring South American countries. Few teachers, however, have the time to teach about each Latin American country. One approach to instruction is to focus on a few important countries. Suggestions to help middle school students learn about Argentina, Brazil, and Peru are presented. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background