Global Interdependence: Learning from Personal Effects.

Norris, Darrell A.

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ERIC Number: EJ443693

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Global Interdependence: Learning from Personal Effects.

Norris, Darrell A.

Social Education, v55 n6 p371-73 Oct 1991

Describes a learning exercise to combine the goal of global understanding and appreciation with global knowledge. Suggests that students (1) take a systematic inventory of their personal possessions, (2) record the origin of each on a world map, and (3) analyze and discuss their findings. Reports results of student surveys listing origins and percentages of imports. (DK)

Descriptors: Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Global Approach, Higher Education, Imports, International Cooperation, International Trade, Learning Activities, Maps, Secondary Education, Student Projects, Teaching Methods, World Views

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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