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PDF pending restorationCook, Ilene; Smith, Maridale – 1981
An instructional unit presents birthday-related activities for use in German classes. Contents include: questions (in German) relating to birthdays; typical birthday expressions; classroom activities; examples of birthday card designs and good luck symbols; German ways to celebrate birthdays; reading section with vocabulary listing; games; a cake…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education
Froehlich, Jurgen – 1985
A guide to the use of foreign license plates and car markings in foreign language instruction gives suggestions for introducing license plates as a source of cultural, historical, and geographic information and lists the automobile license plate symbols (alphabetic and numerical) of Austria, France, East and West Germany, Spain, and Switzerland…
Descriptors: Abbreviations, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Enrichment
Lehman, Paul R. – Spectrum, 1984
Although music education's quality is outstanding, it faces serious problems that teachers and administrators should work to rectify by clearly stating goals and claims, adopting student achievement standards, and avoiding emphasizing music as entertainment--if something essential to civilization is to survive. (KS)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Aesthetic Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Enrichment
Peer reviewedMorreall, John; Loy, Jessica – Journal of Aesthetic Education, 1989
Examines the origin and nature of kitsch and its prominence in contemporary U.S. culture. Discusses how kitsch can be used in the arts curriculum to teach cultural and aesthetic lessons. (KM)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art Expression
Barr, Marilynn G. – 1994
This book provides a collection of patterns and activities based on the origins of customs and traditions practiced during the fall holidays in countries around the world. Students celebrate traditional and contemporary fall holidays by creating art projects and writing about the celebrations. The book features hands-on cut-and-paste activities…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education
Barr, Marilynn G. – 1993
This book provides a collection of patterns and activities based on the origins of customs and traditions practiced during the winter holiday seasons in countries around the world. Christmas is a Christian tradition, but it is recognized by many in the world as a time of joy, hope, peace on earth, and goodwill for all. This book examines how many…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education
Peer reviewedTurvey, Joel S. – English Journal, 1986
Describes a unit involving seventh grade students in an investigation of another culture that helps students learn how to appreciate a different culture and that allows them to practice their language arts skills across the curriculum. (EL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness
