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Download full textRemick, Scott; Cook, Cathy – 1997
This student handbook provides an overview of the Klondike Alaska Gold Rush of 1897-98. The unit was designed for junior high school students but can be modified for different grade levels. A vocabulary list and worksheet accompanies the unit, along with a time line and map activity. A group activity requires students to work in teams to get their…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Local History, Modern History
Kirtland, Jack – 1996
This lesson plan on Romania and Bulgaria could be adapted for various grade levels and ability groups. Topics addressed include cultural diversity, the period of Soviet control in the region and its lasting effects, factors contributing to political instability, the current attempts to move towards a market economy, and traditions and customs…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Developing Nations, Economics, European History
Kordich, Diane D. – 1994
This teacher's resource guide is designed to accompany resource packets that include fine art reproductions. The resource introduces students to the accomplishments and contributions of eight 20th century women artists: Isabel Bishop; Jenny Holzer; Kathe Kollwitz; Maya Ying Lin; Mary Ellen Mark; Maria Martinez; Alice Neel; and Faith Ringgold. This…
Descriptors: Art, Art Education, Art History, Artists
O'Reilly, Kevin – 1991
This is one of a four-volume series intended to improve students' (grade 6-adult) critical thinking through evaluation of conflicting viewpoints of United States history. Each lesson is a self-contained problem that can be integrated at any point in a corresponding history unit. The book represents both analytical and narrative history. Unit One…
Descriptors: Change, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Decision Making
Hostrop, Richard W. – 1990
This booklet provides instructions for simulation and role play of historical events in U.S. history from 1925-1964. Included for student research and participation are: the Scopes trial in Tennessee involving supporters of the teaching of evolution in the schools and of creationism; the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan ending World War…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, High Schools, Instructional Materials, Modern History
Mersand, Joseph; Pawel, Ernst – 1969
An essay, study guide, and model instructional unit focus on the experiences of the Nazi holocaust in an endeavor to remind all men that they are survivors of the Nazi attempted extermination of the Jews and must deal with the knowledge that such an event could occur. Examined in the essay are both fictional treatments of the event and the…
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Educational Media, Ghettos, Instructional Materials
Binger, Nancy – 1996
This paper presents seven lessons intended to increase the cultural awareness of middle school students concerning life in Bulgaria, Romania, and other parts of the world. The lessons include: (1) "Getting Acquainted, Letter Writing"; (2) "Learning English as a Second Language"; (3) "Newspaper Sharing"; (4)…
Descriptors: Architecture, Area Studies, Developing Nations, English (Second Language)
Close Up Foundation, Alexandria, VA. – 1998
This student text and teacher's guide feature current events and policy issues that are in discussion today. The books offer background on important domestic and foreign policy issues and present arguments from both sides of key issues. The books are divided into three sections. Section 1, "The Federal Government," contains: (1) "The Clinton…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Close Up Foundation, Alexandria, VA. – 1997
This student text and teacher's guide feature current events and policy issues that are in discussion today. The books offer background on important domestic and foreign policy issues and present arguments from both sides of key issues. The books are divided into three sections. Section 1, "The Federal Government," contains: (1) "The Clinton…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Foreign Countries
Husbands, Kenneth; Taylor, Bob – 1982
Resources for teaching about modern and ancient Egypt are provided in this guide for intermediate grade social studies teachers. Material includes: a detailed outline for a unit on Egypt which contains a geographic overview followed by sections on the Nile River Valley, agriculture, the pharaohs, religion, architecture, science, hieroglyphics,…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Ancient History, Architecture, Bibliographies
Rabinsky, Leatrice B., Ed.; Danks, Carol, Ed. – 1989
Young people can learn many valuable lessons from studying the Holocaust. They learn of the tragic results of apathy. They learn about tremendous acts of bravery and courage. They learn about the misuse of education by the perpetrators of the Holocaust. Teaching about the Holocaust is vital for educators committed to inspiring new generations to…
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Apathy, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
Zane, Polly; Zane, John – 1978
Focusing on changing roles of American women in response to social, technological, and historical influences since 1607, the document describes women's participation in home life, sports, professions, business, the labor movement, social reform, and the fight for legal rights. The document comprises six chronologically organized booklets and a…
Descriptors: Activism, Behavior Patterns, Colonial History (United States), Discussion (Teaching Technique)
