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Direct linkHarshman, Jason – Geography Teacher, 2015
The migration of people along transnational paths, combined with the increased connectedness of billions of people through global media networks, requires reinvestment in a twenty-first century, multidisciplinary conceptualization of geography education. The "colonizer's model of the world" that has for too long identified countries as…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Geography Instruction, Global Education, Teaching Methods
Download full textMcCarthy, Justin; McCarthy, Carolyn – 2003
Teaching about Turkey is currently a priority in world and global history courses. There has been a re-examination of this region, a re-emphasis on the contribution of the peoples of the area to history, and a re-evaluation of the role of the Turks not only in Turkish history but also in Central Asia, Western China, Eastern Europe, and Russia. The…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Enrichment, Foreign Countries, Humanities
Independent Broadcasting Associates, Inc., Littleton, MA. – 1996
This book contains blank outline maps of the continent or region, tables, and graphics depicting various aspects of Africa. Sections of the book include: (1) "Same Scale Maps, Silhouettes, Distances, Area"; (2) "Population"; (3) "Demographics, Education, Ethnic, Religion, Health"; (4) "Climate, Land,…
Descriptors: African Studies, Atlases, Demography, Developing Nations
Independent Broadcasting Associates, Inc., Littleton, MA. – 1995
This book contains blank outline maps of the continent or region, tables, and graphics depicting various aspects of Asia and Oceania. Sections of the book include: (1) "The Land and Population Figures"; (2) "Cities and Countries"; (3) "People: Languages, Literacy, Ethnic groups, Demographic Statistics and Projections,…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Atlases, Demography, Developing Nations
World Neighbors, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK. – 2001
This collection of lessons about the geography, languages, and social issues of several African countries is intended for use with students in grades 6-12. The collection contains five lesson plans: (1) "Africa Physically" (Mark Stahl); (2) "Comparisons of Education in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Oklahoma" (Rita Geiger) (Handout…
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Developing Nations, Economics, Foreign Countries
World Neighbors, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK. – 2001
This collection of lessons about the geography, languages, and social issues of several Latin American countries is intended for use with students in grades 6-12. The collection contains five lesson plans: (1) "Cold in the Tropics?" (Marilyn Kesler); (2) "Going beyond the Map: Comparing Geographic Characteristics and Related Social…
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Developing Nations, Economics, Foreign Countries
Brain, Teresa – 1998
These unit lessons are designed to supplement a study of India. The lessons provide enrichment activities in history, mythology and religion, social customs, and demographics. Though originally designed for ninth-grade world geography students, the lessons are appropriate for use in grades 6-12 by students with a variety of skill levels and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Enrichment, Films, Foreign Countries
Stanford Univ., CA. Stanford Program on International and Cross Cultural Education. – 1995
This unit introduces students to the historical tradition of a non-Western nation seen within the comparative concept of feudalism. This is done partly through a look at Tokugawa Japan and partly through a comparative examination of the concept of feudalism. Although the unit deals mainly with a specific time span in Japanese history, it also…
Descriptors: Architecture, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
World Eagle, Inc., Wellesley, MA. – 1996
This book contains blank outline maps of the European continent and tables and graphics depicting various aspects of Europe. Sections of the book include: (1) "Same Scale Maps, Silhouettes, Distances, Area"; (2) "Population"; (3) "Demographics, Ethnic, Religion, Health"; (4) "Economic, GDP, Import, Export,…
Descriptors: Atlases, Demography, Developing Nations, Economic Development
Turkovich, Marilyn; Mueller, Peggy; Bubolz, Linda – 1983
This book is intended to help teachers introduce the country of Nepal to their students. The teacher sections offer suggestions for: (1) "Fitting Nepal into the Global Jigsaw"; (2) "Zeroing In"; and (3) "Himalayan Majesty." Additional sections of the book feature: (1) "The Mountains"; (2) "The…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Elementary Secondary Education
World Neighbors, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK. – 2001
This collection of lesson plans focuses on the geography and culture of several Asian countries and is intended to be used with students in grades 6-12. Lessons in the collection are: (1) "Keeping the Faith: Comparison of Major Religious Cultures in India, Indonesia, and Vietnam" (Glenda Sullivan); (2) "Namaste, Menyapa, Chao, Bon…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Enrichment, Developing Nations, Economics
Cook, Philip R., Jr. – 1985
Intended to provide background for study and discussion, this publication gives updated information on development in sub-Saharan Africa and provides a basis for understanding U.S. policy toward this vital region. The strengths, problems, politics, natural resources, and language and ethnolinguistic groups of this area of the world and the…
Descriptors: Diplomatic History, Economics, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Turkovich, Marilyn; Hollick, Julian Crandall – 1991
This curriculum packet is based on a National Public Radio series of 10 one-hour programs produced in India between 1986 and 1989. The tape cassette is designed to introduce middle and high school students to the people and land of India. The three programs on the tape include: (1) "Listening to India," which exposes the listener to the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Developing Nations, Ethnic Groups
Conniffe, Patricia, Ed. – 1995
This mini-unit seeks to fill the gap in textbooks that exists when teaching about modern France. Many textbooks end their coverage of France with the chapter on World War II. This unit offers high school students a unique introduction to France in the mid-1990s. The mini-unit includes a two-sided poster, teaching tips, and student pages. Student…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background
Jones, Richard S. – 1996
This text is a combination of a student training manual and a teacher's guide. The student manual gives background information, activities, and student worksheets for map work. Chapter titles include: (1) "Our Country"; (2) "World Regions"; (3) "United States Regions"; (4) "Continental Topics"; (5) "Urban Topics"; (6) "Rural Cultures"; (7) "World…
Descriptors: Climate, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Geographic Concepts
