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Berg, Marlowe; Begler, Elsie – Social Studies Review, 1992
Addresses the teaching of social studies in a changing world. Suggests that the Pacific Rim can be a focus area for teaching in a global context. Describes two curriculum models using either individual countries or aspects of life as the basis of organization to give learning a structure. (DK)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
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Kumamoto, Bob – Social Studies Review, 1992
Lists a selection of books about the Pacific Rim area for social studies teachers who wish to add to their knowledge of the area. Includes selections on Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Describes and gives a brief critique of each book. (DK)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries
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Van Ravenswaay, Nancy – Social Studies Review, 1984
Activities that an intermediate grade teacher used to make geography relevant to her students are described. The students researched their own family heritage. To learn about another culture, they adopted a country and did library research concerning the country's economy and culture. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Descriptions, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
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Prince, Doris, Ed. – Social Studies Review, 1985
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)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education
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Kronowitz, Ellen – Social Studies Review, 1985
A unit that can be adapted to teach about any culture(s) teachers travel to during their vacations is outlined. The unit is interdisciplinary and includes activities for social studies, language arts, mathematics, art, music, dance, physical education, and home economics. The activities can be used in elementary or secondary classes. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art Education, Cooking Instruction, Cross Cultural Studies