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Download full textFitzhugh, William P. – 1999
In this curriculum unit, elementary school children read information about two neighboring countries, Israel and Jordan, to make comparisons not only between the two countries but also about their own neighborhood as well. The unit uses a variety of strategies, from reading and responding to writing prompts, to creative activities, to active video…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Fitzhugh, William P. – 1999
This curriculum unit, intended to be used with elementary school students, provides information about two neighboring Middle Eastern countries, Israel and Jordan, to allow comparisons not only between the two countries but also about the students' own neighborhood. The unit presents objectives, strategies, materials needed, background notes,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Fitzhugh, William P. – 2003
This social studies unit about discovering Germany is intended for use with elementary students. The unit states objectives; discusses strategies and evaluation; lists materials needed; addresses national social studies and geography standards; and cites the contents. It introduces the five fundamental themes of geography: (1) location, (2) place,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Fitzhugh, William P. – 2003
This lesson plan, focusing on an elementary school day in Germany, is intended for use at the elementary level (grades 2-5) and requires two 30-minute class periods for implementation. The lesson plan states objectives, addresses applicable National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) standards, lists materials required, presents a rationale,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Language Arts
Fitzhugh, William P. – 1995
This lesson focuses on student use of magazine pictures of a region in Australia to understand the region and discover more about it. The students begin by mental mapping of the area to discover what they already know, then proceed to explore the pictures for verification or for new ideas which they had not considered previously. This is an…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Culture, Foreign Countries, Geographic Concepts
Frank, Ivan; Fitzhugh, William P. – 1999
The materials in this paper could be used to enrich the secondary classroom curriculum in Middle Eastern studies or in world affairs. The paper provides four essay questions to use as a starting point in composing a research paper on the general topic, "Israel and Jordan: Paving the Way to Peace." It outlines the common history and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Enrichment, Foreign Countries
Fitzhugh, William P. – 1998
This social studies unit for elementary school students concentrates on comparing the different cultures of the neighboring countries of Israel and Jordan. The unit describes the educational objectives and explains that a variety of strategies are used to reach those objectives. It lists materials needed and procedures for evaluation, provides…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Development
