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Tasmanian Education Dept., Hobart (Australia). – 1989
This workbook is a compilation of work sheets from the teacher's sections of the 1989 issues of "Asia Wise," an Auatralian magazine devoted to the study of Asia. Profiles and worksheets are provided for the countries of China, Indo-China, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, and Thailand. Worksheets feature the following themes: Asian…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Charts, Elementary Secondary Education
Lynn, Karen – 1991
This annotated bibliographic collection of resources on Africa including non-fiction, fiction, texts, poetry, draft papers, addresses, periodicals, film, records, and travel agencies is designed to aid secondary students and their teachers interested in research on Africa. An instructional approach is taken, drawing upon examples to demonstrate…
Descriptors: African Studies, Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Educational Resources
Asia Wise, 1990
Student volumes and teacher guides for 10 issues of an Australian magazine devoted to the study of Asia comprise this document. The subjects of the ten issues are: (1) Trading for Our Future; (2) Korea: Two Nations--One People; (3) Women in Asia--A Confusing Picture; (4) Australia--Indonesia: A Developing Relationship; (5) The Land on the Roof of…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Download full textJohnson, Marcia L.; Johnson, Jeffrey R. – 1996
This ERIC Digest asserts that the Japanese education system is one of the most influential agents molding Japanese youth. This influence is especially great due to the large amount of time students spend in schools. Six topics examine aspects of daily high school life: (1) Getting to School; (2) At School; (3) Extracurricular Activities; (4)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Comparative Education, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedSocial Education, 1991
Presents resource materials on the Caribbean for teachers and students. Lists works in the following areas: nonfiction for secondary students; background information and teacher guides; fiction by Caribbean writers; fiction anthologies; and poetry. Also identifies sources for books, films, and school district publications. (CH)
Descriptors: Anthologies, Area Studies, Childrens Literature, Developing Nations
Trafton, Joyce – 1991
A collection of materials to help teachers and students learn how the relationship of the Japanese people to their natural surroundings is integral to an understanding of Japanese culture. The materials are organized into the following sections: (1) Introduction: Ura ni wa Ura ga iru (The reverse has its reverse side); Kami-sama no Kuni (Land of…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Context, Cultural Education, Cultural Influences
Amundson, Kristen J. – 1996
This guide offers a closer look at the newly-independent nation of Kyrgyzstan. The teaching materials focus on the history and culture of the nation, emphasize the influence of physical geography on culture, and explore the diversity found in this small country. Each lesson includes the geography standards linked to the activity, objectives,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education
