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Tasmanian Education Dept., Hobart (Australia). – 1986
One of the key episodes in the history of the region of Australia called Tasmania is an incident known as the Risdon Massacre. In 1804 near the Risdon Settlement, a large number of aborigines were killed by settlement officials. This document invites students to investigate what really happened on the day of the Risdon massacre and in so doing,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Download full textMaine Univ., Orono. New England - Atlantic Provinces - Quebec Center. – 1972
The history of the French-Canadians from their beginnings to the present time is the topic of this Learning Activity Packet (LAP). Designed to acquaint students with the French, Canada's earliest permanent settlers following the Indians, the unit is divided into six objectives which include learning activities for each. Students are expected to…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Area Studies, Audiovisual Aids, Autoinstructional Aids
Maine Univ., Orono. New England - Atlantic Provinces - Quebec Center. – 1972
In this Learning Activity Packet (LAP) students examine the geographic and ecological bases of the Eastern international region. The overall objective of activities is to help students comprehend the man-earth relationship concept. By studying this familiar relevant region students gain geographic knowledge and skills applicable to other areas.…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Area Studies, Geographic Regions, Geography Instruction
Maine Univ., Orono. New England - Atlantic Provinces - Quebec Center. – 1972
The objective of this Learning Activity Packet (LAP) is to familiarize the student with Indians who lived in the Eastern Region of present day Canada and the United States. Indian life in the past, how it has changed, and the needs of these people today provide the basis of the LAP. Five learning objectives, each covering particular aspects of the…
Descriptors: Activity Units, American Indian Culture, American Indians, Anthropology
Maine Univ., Orono. New England - Atlantic Provinces - Quebec Center. – 1972
The similarities and differences of Canada and the United States are explored in this Learning Activity Packet (LAP). Ten learning objectives are given which encourage students to examine: 1) the misconceptions Americans and Canadians have about each other and their ways of life; 2) the effect and influence of French and English exploration and…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Area Studies, Autoinstructional Aids, Comparative Analysis
Laws, Kevin – 1978
A social studies unit and student workbook explore changes in land use that have occurred over time in a semiarid area of eastern Australia, the Back Lachlan District. Part of the "outback," the District consists of a huge level plain with low rainfall, only one river, and vegetation ranging from timber to grass and shrub. Chapter I…
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Area Studies, Case Studies, Change Agents
Laws, Kevin – 1978
A social studies unit and student workbook explore changes in land use that have occurred in the Fenlands of England since the time it was first inhabited. Fens are lowlying land which is partially or completely covered with water. The English Fens are located on the eastern side of the British Isles and cover a total area of about 2,000 square…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Area Studies, Case Studies, Change Strategies
