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Download full textBackler, Alan L. – 1988
Intended for use with grades six through nine, "Global Geography" is a series of ten 15-minute video programs that help students think their way through important issues and increase their understanding of world geography. The programs fit easily into normal classroom schedules and support the content of most existing course sequences.…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Enrichment, Geography Instruction, Global Approach
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
Stanford Univ., CA. Stanford Program on International and Cross Cultural Education. – 1991
This book aims to expose students of grades 4-6 to the language and culture of Japan. The unifying theme of all of the lessons is symbolism in Japanese language and culture. Lessons can be used as a unit or in sections and specific lessons can be presented in isolation. Each day's materials and format are described in detail with specific…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Context, Ethnic Groups
Clawson, Elmer U.; Rice, Marion J. – 1972
This student text and accompanying pupil study guide for intermediate grades examine cultural change in Japan, Kenya, and India. The unit objective is to help students examine processes of change occurring in the world today by systematically presenting cultural change concepts and illustrations in case study settings. The books provide students…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Anthropology, Area Studies, Case Studies
Sauer, Susan – 1980
Arranged in outline form, this unit on Japan contains over 40 activities for intermediate grade students. Subjects covered are human and physical geography, social history, life style, communication and travel, occupations, recreation, art, education, government, and relations with the United States. Four to 10 activities are described under each…
Descriptors: Art, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture
Lantz, Jean; Penn, Caroline – 1984
A compilation of lessons on Japanese history and cultural and contemporary issues is divided into sections for middle schools and high schools. A total of four lessons and a board game are contained in section one, lessons for middle schools. Lessons focus on Japanese schools; Japanese houses, past and present; and economic interdependence.…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Economics Education, Foreign Countries
