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Lemmon, Sarah McCulloh – Social Studies, 1990
Contends that social studies textbooks do not reflect recent archaeological research on pre-Columbian Americans. Summarizes recent research results and develops new concepts about Mayan civilization. Examines and rates 12 textbooks currently used in public schools regarding how well they incorporate the new research on Mayan civilization. (DB)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Latin American History
Linse, Barbara; Judd, Dick – 1993
Mexican and Central American cultures are a blend of Native American influences and Spanish traditions and religions. These are seen in aspects of Mexican and Central American celebrations. This book explores those celebrations through activities in art, folk and classical music, dances and fiestas. The book is organized into two sections to…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Cultural Activities, Cultural Education, Cultural Enrichment
Rodriguez, Angela L. – 1994
This research discusses Mexico's maquiladora industry, its employees (mostly women), and how the working conditions and the living environment affect worker health. The paper also explores how the employers, mostly U.S.-owned companies, deny responsibility for worker health, safety, and well-being. This research examines how the continued growth…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Ecology, Economic Development, Ethnic Groups
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Garber, Elizabeth – Studies in Art Education, 1995
Identifies four confusions in conceptualizing diversity in the curriculum: the misidentification of what constitutes diversity, studying an artifact from the perspective of mainstream culture, homogenizing cultures, and exoticizing or fetishizing cultures. Proposes a "border consciousness" approach, emphasizing equal legitimacy and cross…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Art Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Images
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McAndrews, Lawrence J. – History Teacher, 1991
Describes three methods of active learning for an undergraduate history class: (1) debates over differing historical interpretations; (2) demonstrations of change and continuity between past and present in an historical issue; and (3) simulations of real or imaginary events. Includes instructions, evaluation information, and a course description.…
Descriptors: Course Content, Debate, Demonstrations (Educational), Experiential Learning
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Sommers, Meredith – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1994
Maintains that, as socioeconomic systems fail to address inequity, the power and wealth of the rich increase at the expense of the poor. Discusses social inequities and violations of human rights in Guatemalan society. Describes a simulation based on Guatemalan textile factories. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Employed Women, Empowerment, Foreign Countries
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Reichenbach, Bruce R.; Reichenbach, Sharon H. – Social Education, 1991
Describes a class simulation designed to enhance student awareness of social classes in Latin America. Notes that students learn how these groups function within their social and economic milieu. Includes detailed instruction for simulation procedure and roles that students play. Students become aware of inequities, the role of supply and demand,…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Economics Education, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
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Lunde, Paul – New England Journal of History, 1993
Discusses the origins and impact of the Piri Reis map, an early world map based on the voyages of Columbus and 20 other source maps. Maintains that evidence exists that Christopher Columbus may have drawn part of the map. Includes lengthy quotes from the map's legend written by Reis. (CFR)
Descriptors: Arabs, Cartography, Elementary Secondary Education, European History
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Pino, Julio Cesar – History Teacher, 2001
Latin America, the most advanced of the underdeveloped regions of the world, is a perfect showcase for exploring the contradictions that come into play when the historical construction of gender clashes with economic practice. The history of modern Latin America shows that economic development can actually work to the detriment of women. The most…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Modern History, Latin American History, Social Class
ERIC Document Reproduction Service, Springfield, VA. – 1993
This annotated bibliography on the topic of multicultural education is intended to accompany a special collection of documents on microfiche selected from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) bibliographic database. Evaluation reports of state and district efforts to implement multicultural curricula, and step by step instruction on…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Asian Americans, Black Culture, Cultural Pluralism
Gage, Susan – 1991
Dialogue and illustrations trace the history of the first peoples of South, Central, and North America and encourage students to look at past and present patterns of colonialism and to view colonialism from the perspective of the colonized. Chapter 1 critiques Columbus 500 years after founding the first colony in the Americas. Chapter 2 presents…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Colonialism, Foreign Countries, Indigenous Populations
McDonald, David – 1999
If a civilization as powerful and technologically advanced during its time as the Maya could disappear, can the same tragic outcome befall the United States? In this lesson, students work in teams to research the ancient Mayan civilization, specifically the circumstances of its demise. Student teams prepare a report of their findings and recommend…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Curriculum Enrichment, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
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Chiquito, Ana Beatriz – Computers and the Humanities, 1995
Maintains that the use of metacognitive learning strategies have been recurrent pedagogical tools for facilitating foreign language learning. Describes how new hypermedia and interactive video technology have broadened the scope of computer-assisted instruction. Calls for more research on this topic. (CFR)
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Foreign Countries
Burris, Carol – 1995
This guide is intended to be a resource for teachers of the newly arrived Hispanic immigrant child. The number of children who enter U.S. schools without knowledge of English or whose first language is Spanish is growing and will continue to grow. Teachers will need to meet the challenge of educating students whose native language is not English…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Culturally Relevant Education
Needler, Toby; Goodman, Bonnie – 1991
The eight units in this volume are designed for use by an art teacher/specialist. Thematic ideas are presented, while skills, techniques, and materials are not dictated. The lessons encourage students to compare and contrast cultures, understand their own cultural experiences, and explore differences and commonalities among cultures. The materials…
Descriptors: African Culture, Architecture, Art, Art Activities
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