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Swortzell, Lowell, Ed. – 1997
The 21 plays in this international anthology for young people range through the classic, modern, and contemporary periods. Several of the plays are translations from other languages, and all begin with an explanatory introduction and contain basic stage directions. The anthology contains plays by Moliere, August Strindberg, Gertrude Stein,…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Cultural Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Jefferson County School District R-1, Denver, CO. – 1994
This book was written by 94 students, aged 8-14, at Westridge Elementary School (Littleton, Colorado) during a summer enrichment class. The book was written for anyone who wants to learn about Japanese-American culture and heritage. Chapter 1 gives an overview of Japanese history before American contact, the immigration of Japanese to America, the…
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Activities
Jefferson County School District R-1, Denver, CO. – 1993
This book was written by 86 students in grades 3-8 at Westridge Elementary School (Littleton, Colorado) during a summer enrichment class. The book is for anyone who wants to learn about African-American culture and heritage. Chapter 1 gives an overview of African history before American contact, the introduction of slavery into America, the road…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, African Studies, Black Culture
Jefferson County School District R-1, Denver, CO. – 1995
This book was written by students from all over the United States who participated in a program at Westridge Elementary School (Littleton, Colorado). The book is for anyone who wants to learn about Western Native American culture and heritage. The book tells the story of six Native American individuals and their families who represent different…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Studies, American Indians
Sheehan, Kathryn; Waidner, Mary – 1991
This book is a collection of activities, stories, ideas, and games designed to help adults and young children develop a shared awareness of their environment. The material is presented in eight chapters. Activities and stories are interwoven throughout each chapter to provide a holistic view of the topic covered. The end of each chapter contains…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Cultural Activities, Decision Making
Jefferson County School District R-1, Denver, CO. – 1994
This book was written by 245 students in grades 3-8 in a writing program at Westridge Elementary School (Littleton, Colorado). The book is for anyone who wants to learn about children of special needs in the United States. The book tells the story of ten young people and the challenges faced by their physical or mental condition. Chapter 1…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Congenital Impairments
