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Turkovich, Marilyn; Mueller, Peggy; Bubolz, Linda – 1983
This book is intended to help teachers introduce the country of Nepal to their students. The teacher sections offer suggestions for: (1) "Fitting Nepal into the Global Jigsaw"; (2) "Zeroing In"; and (3) "Himalayan Majesty." Additional sections of the book feature: (1) "The Mountains"; (2) "The…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Elementary Secondary Education
Casino, Eric S.; Schelander, Bjorn, Ed. – 1997
An overview of Burma's history and culture is discussed in this learning guide. The book begins with a geographical study of Asia's major land masses, archipelagoes, and the bodies of water that have made possible the movement of trade, religion, and culture from ancient to modern times. The early history of Burma's culture is discussed through…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Burmese Culture
National Committee on United States-China Relations, New York, NY. – 1994
These lessons were developed by teacher participants in the 1994 Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminars Abroad program in China. The 15 lessons include: (1) "Global Studies 1" (Robert H. Berry); (2) "Dao Beijing" (Thomas G. Buckingham, Jr.); (3) "Letters to the Past: An Integrated Curriculum on China, Hong Kong, and Macau"…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese Culture, Cultural Awareness
Curnow, Richard T. – 1995
The two lesson plans presented here are designed to be used as teaching resources in presenting India to high school students. Lesson one focuses on "India and Cartoons" and uses contemporary Indian political and social cartoons for student analyses of social commentary. Lesson two examines "British Architecture during the Raj"…
Descriptors: Architecture, Area Studies, Asian Studies, Cartoons
Barr, E. Gene – 1994
This annotated bibliography on Japan serves as a useful compendium and guide to the holdings of the Michigan Global/International Education Resource Center, housed at the International Institute of Flint. The holdings will be disseminated throughout Michigan at workshops, seminars, and institutes. The bibliography includes background and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
Bernson, Mary Hammond, Ed. – 1996
These lessons were developed by participants in a 1986 Fulbright Group Project Abroad sponsored by the East Asia Resource Center at the Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. The lessons were developed cooperatively and are aimed at the middle school student. Lessons include: (1) "The Qin Dynasty" (Marte…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese Culture, Foreign Countries
Wong, Wendy L. – 1985
This teaching unit is designed to introduce elementary school students to traditional Chinese celebrations in Taiwan. An introductory activity asks students to distinguish between various kinds of celebrations (traditional or modern; religious or secular), and to identify U.S. and Chinese examples of each kind. The body of the unit concerns four…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese Culture, Cultural Differences
Martin, Roberta; Gronewold, Sue – 1990
A nationwide survey of state education departments was conducted in order to learn the extent to which study of Asia is included in precollegiate education. It was found that there is a place for Asia in the curriculum. A course in world history, world geography, and/or world cultures is reportedly offered as part of the common course sequence in…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Institute of International Studies (DHEW/OE), Washington, DC. – 1972
Proceedings of two conferences which brought together university scholars, secondary school teachers, and curriculum specialists concerned with expanding and improving Asian studies and with broader issues of international education in secondary education are reported here. The first conference, national in scope, convened February 20th, 1970 in…
Descriptors: African History, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
Morehouse, Ward – 1971
The project was concerned with developing three up-to-date, accurate bibliographies on Asia and Africa as resource guides and book selection tools for undergraduate libraries. Existing bibliographies and information on newer books favorably received in journals were entered on a computer system. A preliminary, unedited, unselected bibliography was…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Area Studies, Asian History
ASIA Society, New York, NY. – 2000
This teacher's guide is based on the exhibition, "Visible Traces: Rare Books and Special Collections from the National Library of China," a collaborative effort of the Queens Borough Public Library and the National Library of China; it links rare treasures from the National Library of China to curriculum standards. The following themes…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese Culture, Curriculum Enrichment
Blankenship, Glen – 1996
This manual is designed to support teachers in implementing the instructional resource guides "Instructional Materials about Japan." The materials in this guide provide the basis for a full-day inservice training session. The suggested format can be modified to meet the needs of individual workshop leaders, various audiences, and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education
Blankenship, Glen; Edwards, Barbara; Hutchenson, Gwen; Moffitt, Louisa; Ratliff, Penny – 1996
This manual provides suggestions and materials for teaching about Japan. Designed as a supplement to typical textbook treatments, the lessons provide a range of readings, visuals, and activities to enrich and deepen student learning about Japan. Organized around topics dealing with history, geography, government, economics, and culture, the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries
Cumings, Bruce – Headline Series, 1995
Korea's recorded history extends back before the birth of Christ. Through their long history, the Koreans have endured a variety of social, political, and economical crises. Confucianism has long been one of the most popular religions by which the Korean people have lived. However, Koreans also have embraced Buddhism and Christianity while…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Current Events
Bernson, Mary Hammond, Ed.; Wojtan, Linda S., Ed. – 1996
This document is a revised and updated version of two publications: "Modern Japan: An Idea Book for K-12 Teachers" and "Resources for Teaching About Japan." These lesson plans were developed by teachers who participated in a summer institute on Japan, sponsored by the East Asia Resource Center at the Jackson School of…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
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