This publication contains learning activities which can be used in secondary social studies classes to teach about African, Latin American, and Western European cultures. The activities, developed by teachers in a summer institute, are self contained. The information provided for each activity includes a focal idea, type of activity, title,…

This article presents the results of a questionnaire regarding Latin American cultural studies, submitted to Florida public school teachers of social studies or Spanish. Findings are analyzed and inferences drawn, with implications for Latin Americanists and educational policy. (CHK)

The first booklet in a series of pilot materials developed by the University of Florida's Center for Latin American Studies is presented. Ten examples illustrating an integrated, multidisciplinary, and practical values clarification approach to teaching about Latin America are provided. The approach may be used by teachers in the languages,…