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Download full textBackler, Alan L. – 1988
Intended for use with grades six through nine, "Global Geography" is a series of ten 15-minute video programs that help students think their way through important issues and increase their understanding of world geography. The programs fit easily into normal classroom schedules and support the content of most existing course sequences.…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Enrichment, Geography Instruction, Global Approach
Wood, Robert W.; And Others – 1992
This activities unit for teaching about Japan is designed for use with elementary students. The activities reflect the growing importance of Japan in today's world, and the belief that the social studies curriculum should reflect principles of global education. The unit is intended to explore seven major goals included in the social studies…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
Kay, Karen – 1985
These materials are designed as four modules: geography, foods, the kitchen, and culture and are to be used singly or jointly as a unit on Japanese food and culture. Common ingredients of Japanese food, nutritional information, methods of preparation, and illustrations of utensils and eating implements are given in conjunction with cultural…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Education, Educational Resources
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1988
This curriculum guide is designed to assist teachers and supervisors in the implementation of the New York State Global Studies syllabus. The materials presented in this guide represent suggested approaches for teaching the unit on East Asia-Japan. The themes addressed are: the physical/historical setting, the dynamics of change, contemporary…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Class Activities, Curriculum Guides
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
Jones, Savannah C. – 1984
Materials for a secondary level, interdisciplinary social studies course on Japan are divided into introductory information, 14 classroom units, and study and evaluation materials. Introductory material includes lists of objectives and skills, an outline of Japanese history, and an explanation of Japan's name and flag. The units cover the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art Appreciation, Cross Cultural Studies, Economics
