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Nziramasanga, Caiphas T. – 1995
This paper briefly examines the historical background to political independence in African nations, highlighting the control of the colonial masters on those nations. The "hangovers" describes how early colonial control has had serious influence on the development of social studies curriculum in Zimbabwe. The paper concludes by narrating…
Descriptors: African History, African Studies, Area Studies, Black Studies
Nucho, Leslie Schmida, Ed.; And Others – Arab World Almanac, 1991
Each of the three issues of this volume of "Arab World Almanac" features a self-contained lesson plan on one aspect of the Arab world. The Fall, 1990 issue focuses on "Oil and the Arab World." The Winter, 1991 issue looks at "The Arab World in the World Wars." The Spring, 1991 issue examines "Islamic Revival in the Arab World." Each issue includes…
Descriptors: Arabs, Area Studies, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture
Blankenship, Glen; Tinkler, D. William – 1997
This packet contains three lessons designed for the high school classroom. Lessons include: (1) "The German Worker"; (2) "Government in Germany"; and (3) "Culture and Daily Life in Germany." Student activities focus on comparative economic systems, worker training and apprenticeship programs, structure of government…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Civics, Cultural Education, Culture
National Committee on United States-China Relations, New York, NY. – 1994
Sixteen participants in the 1993 Fulbright Hays Seminar Abroad Program present curriculum projects that focus on tradition and transformation in China. The curriculum projects highlight the diversity of interests and disciplines of the participants and offer ideas for various educational levels. The projects include: (1) "Beijing…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Background
Phillips, Douglas A.; Sipe, Rebecca Bowers – 1990
This collection of teaching materials about Japan is designed to educate the youth of Alaska about various aspects of the country that is Alaska's largest trading partner. With some modifications the materials may be adapted for use in other states or regions. The guide is interdisciplinary in nature and is intended for skills development and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Hursh, Heidi; Prevedel, Michael – 1983
Secondary school teachers in a variety of disciplines will find the teaching activities in this handbook useful in integrating the "State of the World Atlas" into their curricula. Following an activity which introduces students to the atlas, content is divided into three sections focusing on area studies, issues, and research skills.…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Atlases, Civil Liberties, Developed Nations
Department of External Affairs, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1980
This booklet, one of a series featuring the Canadian provinces, presents a brief overview of Alberta and is suitable for teacher reference or student reading. Separate sections discuss the history and population, the provincial government, the economy, transportation, communications, mineral resources, agriculture, manufacturing, forest products,…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Area Studies, Communications, Cultural Background
Zinsser, Judith P. – 1988
Indigenous peoples number over 200 million and constitute four percent of the world's population. They live in every part of the world and share a tragic common history: invasion of their lands and alteration of their environment, abrogation of treaties, continuing violence against their peoples, discrimination and abuse, poor health care and…
Descriptors: American Indians, Anthropology, Area Studies, Canada Natives
Saueressig-Schreuder, Yda – 1983
The importance of restructuring the discipline of geography and enhancing its role in the precollege curriculum as part of a global approach to education is emphasized in this paper. International education is seen as an essential part of high school and college education in an increasingly interdependent world. The oil crisis, the world economic…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Comparative Education, Developed Nations, Educational History
Blankenship, Glen; Tinkler, D. William – 1995
This packet is designed for middle school classrooms. The four lessons correspond to the typical curriculum pattern of world cultures, geography and government. The materials focus on world studies and state studies from a comparative U.S./Germany perspective. The lessons include: (1) "Culture and Perspective Taking on the Federal Republic of…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Civics, Cultural Education, Culture
Blankenship, Glen; Hutcheson, Gwen – 1995
This booklet offers classroom activities for use with 15 social studies-related films for teaching about Germany. The series of 25-minute films are made available by Deutsche Welle Television and Goethe House New York. Lessons in the booklet include: (1) "Germany Since 1945: A Focus on Berlin"; (2) "'I'll Get You All Out of Here!' A…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Civics, Cultural Education
Blankenship, Glen – 1995
This manual is designed to offer support for the instructional resources guides on "Germany since Unification." It provides the basis for a full-day inservice training session on the use of those materials. The format can be modified to meet the needs of leaders, audiences, and time frames. Using the materials developed by teachers and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Civics, Cultural Education, Culture
Blankenship, Glen – 1996
This manual contains a description of each of the instructional kits for teaching about Germany offered by the Goethe Institute. Each kit contains lessons plans, handouts, worksheets, color transparencies, and other support materials. This teaching packet provides information regarding the "best fit" of each lesson in the instructional…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Civics, Cultural Education, Culture
Boyett, Colleen Kelley – 1998
One of the primary themes of this drama unit is to help students develop an appreciation and respect for diverse traditions. The unit focuses on Jerusalem in the state of Israel, where Jews, Moslems, and Christians find religious inspiration within the walls of the Old City. According to the unit, it is important that students be able to…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Christianity, Cultural Context, Cultural Pluralism
Blackadar, Andy – 2002
This teacher's resource book and student text are part of a continuing series on current and historical international issues, placing special emphasis on the importance of educating students in their participatory role as citizens. For the U.S. population, the oil resources of the Persian Gulf, attachment to Israel, and fears about terrorism and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, Geographic Regions