The guide includes in-print titles which were listed in the original guide and the supplement, new titles which appeared between December 1965 and December 1967, books published in 1968 provided by some publishers, and a few titles omitted from earlier editions. All the books are listed alphabetically by author within five subject areas:…

The guide includes in-print titles which were listed in the original guide and the supplement, new titles which appeared between December 1965 and December 1967, books published in 1968 provided by some publishers, and a few titles omitted from earlier editions. All the books are listed alphabetically by author within five subject areas:…

This book contains a selective, annotated bibliography of 304 Japanese children's books that represent the years 1946-1985 and that are contained in the Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). The volume presents an overview of the development and change in Japanese children's literature in terms of: (1) a new democratic philosophy, 1946-1955; (2)…

This ERIC Digest discusses how, by studying Japan, the larger context of the Asia-Pacific region can be explored and students can be introduced to current realities. The top 5 competitive countries for 1994 were the United States, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, and Germany. Because of the increasing interdependence between the United States and…

Designed to assist social studies teachers, this resource guide provides a selected sample of current materials and resources available for teaching about East Asia. While sources on China, Japan, and Korea are emphasized, many of the materials also include information on South and Southeast Asia. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of…

This publication is a basic "cookbook" for social studies educators who want to plan and organize a workshop dealing with another culture for elementary and secondary teachers. Japan has been chosen as the model. However, most of the suggestions can be used to present a workshop on another culture as well. There are six major sections.…

Travel allows teachers to gather the data and realia to enliven history or global education in the classroom. In this special issue teachers describe personal travel experiences to many parts of the globe. Points of interest, itineraries, budgets, and artifacts collected are discussed. (RM)

This document is a revised and updated version of two publications: "Modern Japan: An Idea Book for K-12 Teachers" and "Resources for Teaching About Japan." These lesson plans were developed by teachers who participated in a summer institute on Japan, sponsored by the East Asia Resource Center at the Jackson School of…

The guide provides information about Japan to assist elementary and secondary educators and students. It contains five major categories of information: (1) "Specialists on Japan and Japanese Studies," an extensive state-by-state directory of resource persons who are either Japan scholars at the post-secondary school level or elementary…

Points out the interdependence of the United States and Japan and identifies seven ERIC resources that can be used by educators in implementing instruction about Japan in the classroom. Summarizes these materials and provides ordering information. (KO)

Explores the role of rice in Japanese culture by presenting historical background and teaching activities in a variety of categories, such as language, sociology, history, and contemporary politics. Suggests teachers create cross-cultural comparisons; for example, the role of corn in the United States. Provides a list of teacher resources. (CMK)

Lists a collection of Internet sites on diversity and Japan for social studies educators. Includes a variety of topics with hyperlinks to lesson plans and activities, teaching resources, and sites exploring aspects of different cultures. Recommends that teachers and students follow these links to hundreds of other sites. (CMK)

Three major sections comprise this annotated bibliography of recent books and classroom materials compiled to help teachers plan secondary Asian studies courses. The first section lists books, many of which are available in paperback, providing teachers with sources for background reading on Asia in general, Indochina, Japan, Korea, and China.…

This conference booklet seeks to assist high school teachers who teach about Asia. Emphasis is upon providing a bibliography, with course outlines and background materials also offered. Four hundred annotated citations focusing on book, periodical, and other resource materials, published within the last decade, are provided for teachers working…

A collection of materials to help teachers and students learn how the relationship of the Japanese people to their natural surroundings is integral to an understanding of Japanese culture. The materials are organized into the following sections: (1) Introduction: Ura ni wa Ura ga iru (The reverse has its reverse side); Kami-sama no Kuni (Land of…