A brief discussion of the development of a symposium assessing the interdisciplinary status of Borderland studies is provided. Also included is a general discussion of the problem involved in defining Borderland studies. This journal is available from Editor, Social Science Journal, Social Science Building, Colorado State University, Fort Collins,…

Research contributions to Borderlands studies in the areas of anthropology, sociology, comparative studies, community studies and economic development, archaeology and aboriginal cultures, contemporary southwestern minorities, and population and demographic studies are reviewed. For journal availability see SO 504 297. (DE)

Teaching materials for a comprehensive and integrated study of Mexico at the elementary level are presented. Emphasis throughout is on developing cross-cultural comparisons between Hermosillo and its sister city, Phoenix, for whom the program was created. Mexican geography, history, current events, politics, art, entertainment, education, people,…

This curriculum unit on textiles is intended for middle school students who have previously studied the cultures of modern and ancient Latin America. The unit does not employ Spanish language skills. Its lessons apply to individual, small group, and whole group work, and may take from 30 minutes to three class periods. The guide lists necessary…

This curriculum unit, intended for students in grade 6, covers the Mayas, Mayan history, and ancient civilizations. The unit was developed using Roger Taylor's collaborative team model "Connecting the Curriculum: Using an Integrated, Interdisciplinary, Thematic Approach." The unit addresses multiple intelligences, brain research,…

This presentation features materials for teaching about the Mexican Revolution: 1910-1940. The presentation is divided into four broad sections. The first section, "Why Teach the Mexican Revolution?" furnishes a rationale for teaching a course about a revolution that took place much closer to home than the Russian or Chinese Revolutions.…

These lessons on Mexico have been taught in an integrated fashion within a sixth grade language arts and social studies classroom. Lessons are intended to be easy to pick up and use by any teacher. The material includes: (1) Rationale; (2) "Lesson 1 - I'll Bet You Can Map the Western Hemisphere in a Minute!"; (3) "Lesson 2 -…

Social studies and foreign language teachers can use these two units to teach sixth-grade students about the cultures of Canada and Mexico. The units focus on the traditions, customs, and languages of the two countries. Each unit includes a rationale statement and description, a listing of goals and objectives, learning activities, addresses to…

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…