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Download full textMetcalf, Doris Hunter – 1996
This resource book provides information and activity sheets on explorers of North America. The five sections of the book trace the explorers' contributions both geographically and chronologically. Each section includes thought questions, biographical portraits and skill activities for grades 4-8. Section 1, "They Opened the Door,"…
Descriptors: American Studies, Biographies, Elementary Education, Modern History
Lhowe, Mary, Ed. – 1994
These materials explore the decisions that face the United States as a result of the changes in the past decade in the countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The background readings allow students to examine such questions of values and foreign policy as: (1) Should the United States remain committed to its Western European…
Descriptors: Disarmament, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, Global Approach
Walker, Tim – 1993
This student booklet and teacher's guide analyze the roots of the conflict resulting in the Yugoslav War in 1991 and examine the impact nationalism is having on European stability. The first section of the student booklet defines nationalism and traces its prominent role in inciting World War I and World War II. The second section describes how…
Descriptors: Communism, Diplomatic History, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Walker, Tim – 1992
This student booklet and teacher's guide examine the causes and the aftermath of the disintegration of the Soviet Union. The first two sections of the student booklet briefly summarize the Cold War and describe the unfulfilled promises of Mikhail Gorachev's "perestroika," the rising discontent among the people, and the birth of…
Descriptors: Communism, Diplomatic History, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Close Up Foundation, Arlington, VA. – 1996
This student text and teacher's guide feature current events and policy issues that are in discussion today. The books offer background on 20 important domestic and foreign policy issues and present arguments from both sides of key issues. The books are divided into three sections. Section 1, "The Federal Government," contains: (1) "The Clinton…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Foreign Policy
Close Up Foundation, Alexandria, VA. – 1999
This student text and teacher's guide feature current events and policy issues that are in discussion today. The books offer background on important domestic and foreign policy issues and present arguments from both sides of key issues. The books are divided into three sections. Section 1, "The Federal Government," contains: (1) "The Clinton…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Close Up Foundation, Alexandria, VA. – 1998
This student text and teacher's guide feature current events and policy issues that are in discussion today. The books offer background on important domestic and foreign policy issues and present arguments from both sides of key issues. The books are divided into three sections. Section 1, "The Federal Government," contains: (1) "The Clinton…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Close Up Foundation, Alexandria, VA. – 1997
This student text and teacher's guide feature current events and policy issues that are in discussion today. The books offer background on important domestic and foreign policy issues and present arguments from both sides of key issues. The books are divided into three sections. Section 1, "The Federal Government," contains: (1) "The Clinton…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Foreign Countries
