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Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1983
One of a series of units introducing secondary school students to business issues, this packet focuses on the television industry and its social and political influence. A teacher's guide and student materials are provided in two separate sections. Following an overview of objectives and activities, the teacher's guide outlines five daily lessons.…
Descriptors: Advertising, Business, Commercial Television, Instructional Materials
Brown Univ., Providence, RI. Center for Foreign Policy Development. – 1991
This 3- to 5-day currriculum unit for secondary students centers around four possible directions for U.S. foreign policy during the 1990s. Designed as a culminating exercise at the end of the year or as an introductory activity to open the semester, this unit, and the possible futures it presents, should be thought of as a vehicle for guiding…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Democratic Values, Foreign Policy, Futures (of Society)
Maxey, Phyllis F.; Klener, Lois – 1983
One of a series of units on business issues designed for secondary school students, this packet focuses on the landlord-tenant relationship as it is affected by political and economic forces. A teacher's guide and student materials are provided in two separate sections. Following an overview of objectives and activities, the teacher's guide…
Descriptors: Business, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Consumer Education
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1983
One of a series of units on business issues designed for secondary school students, this packet examines United States and Soviet trade within the context of worldwide economic and political associations. Introductory in nature, the 5-day unit is suitable for use by itself or as part of a larger study of comparative economic systems, American…
Descriptors: Business, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Economic Climate
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1982
One of a series of units designed to acquaint secondary school students with business issues, this packet focuses on the decisions facing American companies doing business in South Africa. Teacher and student materials are provided in separate sections. The teacher's guide presents an overview, objectives, five detailed lesson plans, suggested…
Descriptors: Business, Business Responsibility, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Decision Making
Weiss, Helen; Weigel, Margaret – 1980
Designed for use in the intermediate grades, this interdisciplinary unit helps students examine traditional and modern roles of women. Fourteen lessons focus on women's activities in colonial America, reasons for women's discontent, the women's rights movement of the 1800's, changes in the roles of women, enfranchisement of women, women's role…
Descriptors: Colonial History (United States), Feminism, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
Garrahy, Dennis J. – 1982
One of a series of social studies units designed to develop the reading and writing skills of low achievers, this student activity book focuses on the theme of political systems and beliefs. The unit can be used for high school classes, individual study in alternative and continuing high schools, and adult education classes. Following an…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Anthologies, Beliefs, Capitalism
Garrahy, Dennis J. – 1982
One of a series of social studies units designed to develop the reading and writing skills of low achievers, this student activity book focuses on the theme of revolution. The unit can be used for high school classes, individual study in alternative and continuing high schools, and adult education classes. Following an introduction, material is…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Anthologies, Beliefs, Conflict Resolution