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Peer reviewedTomkins, George S. – Social Education, 1971
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Design, History Instruction
Download full textGreenberg, Nancy M., Ed. – 1969
This fifth edition has been designed for use by teachers and students as a supplement to regular textbooks as well as for the original purpose of providing vital information for foreign visitors. The 141 independent or quasi-independent nations of Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the South Pacific, Africa, Latin America, and Canada are described.…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, International Education, Reference Materials
Peer reviewedCowley, George A. – Social Education, 1971
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1966
The booklet presents an historical review and a description of the 2 cultural groups of Indians--Iroquoian and Algonkian--which inhabited Ontario in pre-European times. According to the document, the Iroquoian culture evolved over a period of at least 2000 years in the fertile land of the eastern Great Lakes region; the Algonkians inhabited the…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Area Studies, Church Role
Peer reviewedHou, Charles – History and Social Science Teacher, 1974
The author describes a junior high school interdisciplinary Canadian studies course. Class projects encompassing Indian culture, French-Canadian culture, English-Canadian culture, and regional and ethnic cultures are examined. (DE)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Class Activities, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Innovation
International Council for Educational Development, New York, NY. – 1971
This publication lists area programs of study in international education at United States colleges and universities. Inclusiveness over selectivity has been favored; simple faculty review committees are included, as well as full area studies programs offering graduate and undergraduate programs. Part I of the directory is a listing by state,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Programs, Cross Cultural Studies, Directories
Neeson, Eileen; And Others – 1985
This social studies curriculum integrates the study of geographic, economic, historic, political and social features of nations in the Western Hemisphere with the development of key concepts and skills. While this curriculum focuses on the geographic and economic features of countries in the Western Hemisphere, it gives equal weight to the history…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education
Booth, Dave; And Others – 1971
The theme of this unit of study for elementary grades is Africa: Past, Present, and Future. A sample outline is given suggesting topics to be explored as well as a list of introductory student activities. A problem solving approach is used and individual student research is encouraged. Some major historical events, important leaders, and…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, African Culture, African History, Area Studies
Milgram, Roberta M., Ed.; And Others – 1993
This book provides theoretical and practical information to meet the challenge of individualizing instruction for gifted and talented adolescents of different learning styles and different cultural backgrounds. Part 1 consists of six chapters that present the broad theoretical background of giftedness and learning style. It includes the following…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adolescents, Area Studies, Cognitive Style
State Univ., of New York, Plattsburgh. Coll. at Plattsburgh. Center for the Study of Canada. – 1984
Developed to promote greater awareness and understanding of Canada by American students and teachers, this interdisciplinary curriculum guide includes not only social studies, but also activities dealing with mathematics, science, environmental studies, English, art, and music. The book is divided into five modules, each giving a different…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Guides
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Elementary Curriculum Development. – 1969
The overall social studies recommended program is described in SO 000 675. Here, the grade 4 program deals with the various racial and ethnic groups and the famous people who have contributed to the greatness of our country. The treatment is developed in a chronological historical sequence from the explorers and discoverers to the industrialists,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Citizenship, Community Study, Concept Teaching
Arapahoe County School District 6, Littleton, CO. – 1968
The unit experiences for the K-12 curriculum, including these for grade 6, are outlined in SO 001 139. These units include the study of the culture, history, geography, and economics of regions of Latin American and Canada. Again, the emphasis for both grade 5 and grade 6 is twofold: 1) to know his American heritage, as well as to become aware of…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), American History, Area Studies, Concept Teaching
