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Gibbs, Virginia G., Ed. – 1985
Self-contained activities that will help social studies or Spanish foreign language students in grades 6-8 learn about the history and culture of Latin America are provided. Following an introductory unit, the activities, ranging from easy to complex, are organized by the following countries and areas: Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean,…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Family Life, Folk Culture, Food
Toro, Leonor; Doran, Sandra – 1987
Intended for elementary teachers to use with migrant students, this bilingual English/Spanish social studies resource booklet provides an encyclopedia-style overview of Peru's history, geography, economy, and culture. Topics included are the people, geographic regions, festivals and celebrations, the economy, natural resources, Lake Titicaca,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Instructional Materials, Biographies, Cultural Background, Cultural Education
Rammage, Alix – 1981
One of three handbooks dealing with pottery traditions from around the world, this packet draws together information about historical, ethnographic, and pottery traditions of Peru. The first of 13 brief subsections focuses on Peru's land and people. A presentation of a potter's history of Peru is followed by a discussion of the Chavin Cult (800…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Art History, Ceramics
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Davies, Thomas M., Jr. – History Teacher, 1981
This course outline and bibliography on Peru during the middle years of the nineteenth century includes general works in English and Spanish. Entries are organized chronologically and focus on a variety of topics, including efforts to modernize society, the large unassimilated Indian population, geographic isolation, economic problems, militarism,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
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Sanchez, Ana Isabel; Wray, Alberto – Update on Law-Related Education, 1994
Describes cultural attributes of Latin America and Latin American youth and how law-related education can be used effectively in Latin American cultures. Provides a definition of justice and asserts that Latin America is an area where there are generalized situations of injustice. Includes brief overviews of six Andean nations. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits
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Campbell, Leon G. – History Teacher, 1981
Presents a bibliographic review essay on the topic of colonial Peru organized according to the following topics: Pre-Columbian Peru, 5500 B.C.- 1532; the conquest of Peru, 1532-1572; Peru under the Hapsburgs, 1516-1700; Bourbon Peru, 1700-1808; and the coming of independence, 1808-1821. The essay is based on a bibliography composed largely of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, History Instruction, Latin American History
Soni, P. Sarita, Ed. – Research and Creative Activity, 1993
This serial issue features 6 members of the Indiana University System faculty who have focused their research on Latin America, past and present. The first article, "A Literature of Their Own," highlights Darlene Sadlier's research on Brazilian women's fiction and poetry that has led to an interest in the interplay of Brazilian and…
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Anthropology, Archaeology
Turner, Thomas N. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1985
Informed US citizens recognize the importance of neighboring South American countries. Few teachers, however, have the time to teach about each Latin American country. One approach to instruction is to focus on a few important countries. Suggestions to help middle school students learn about Argentina, Brazil, and Peru are presented. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background
Semaan, Leslie – 1989
This document examines the current difficult situation in Peru in light of its historical past. It gives students the opportunity to relate to the problems that the majority of Peruvians are facing and to see how Peru's people are working together for solutions. The text deals with contemporary issues such as the greenhouse effect, the loss of the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Elementary Education
Marian, Beth Ann, Ed.; Rosenberg, Jessica, Ed. – Idea Book for Educators, 2002
The Fall 2002 Idea Book contains suggestions for enriched learning. "Save Our History; Save Our Sounds,""Eureka!" and "Lindbergh Flies Again" involve two or more disciplines of study and would work well for team-teaching projects . Lesson materials from the Arts and Entertainment Network teacher's guide are:…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Biographies, Built Environment, Critical Viewing
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Johnson, Robert W. – Social Studies, 1992
Presents information on the Capac Nan, the highway system of the Incas. Describes its use by the Spanish conquistadors in the destruction of the Incan empire. Includes suggested classroom uses for the article, a homework assignment, and discussion topics. (DK)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indians, Culture Contact
Lyle, Sue; Jenkins, Alyson – 1992
This resource packet includes a teacher's guide, reproducible student activity sheets, a simulation game: "Life with the Incas", and a poster. The resource presents a cross-curricular thematic approach to the United Kingdom's National Curriculum. The materials look at the Andes and the Andean people, the Quechuan, who live in the…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, Area Studies, Educational Games