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Charnofsky, Norene M. – 1987
Global education refers to efforts to cultivate in young people a perspective of the world which emphasizes the interconnections among cultures, species, and the planet, and this bibliography was designed to help educators bring about this understanding. Curriculum guides for world citizenship, materials containing learning activities for peace…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Civics, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Hunter, William T.; Staunton, Ted, Ed. – 1983
One of a series of teaching units designed to introduce secondary school students to the Canadian economy, this handbook contains instructional materials on Canada's role in the world economy. Ten sections contain readings and suggestions for activities related to Canadian trade, tariffs, the Canada-United States automobile pact, Canada-United…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Economics, Economics Education, Foreign Countries
Muldoon, James P., Jr., Ed.; Diehl, John, Ed. – 1988
Written by students for students, the purpose of the book, one of four components of the Model UN Survival kit, is to help prepare secondary and college student delegates for participation in Model United Nations (UN) Conferences. Model UN programs help students discover the difficulties of world political processes and understand other nations…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Sorenson, Mary Eileen – 1988
This teaching module covers the Vietnam War, and consists of four lessons which can be used independently in interdisciplinary presentations or as a unit. The lessons are supported by documents that include accounts of refugees, parallel histories of the United States and Vietnam, a map, and newspaper clippings. Lesson 1 (supported by 10…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Enrichment, Diplomatic History, Foreign Countries
GRACE, GLORIA L.; HOFLAND, N.A. – 1967
IN ADDITION TO TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, CROSS-CULTURAL INTERACTION SKILLS ARE REQUIRED BY AMERICANS FOR SUCCESSFUL OVERSEAS MISSIONS. SINCE CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCE IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES, A PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAM IS REQUIRED TO DEVELOP NECESSARY SKILLS AND ATTITUDES. TRAINING MATERIAL PACKAGES, NOTABLY THE SELF-CONTAINED…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Audiovisual Aids, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Differences
Fogelman, Edwin; Zingale, Nancy – 1968
This manual introduces undergraduate students in political science to major types of data and methods for cross-national quantitative analysis. The manual's topic, Conditions for Effective Democracy, was chosen because it incorporates several different kinds of data and illustrates various methodological problems. The data are cross-sectional…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis, Higher Education
Morris, Richard B.; Graff, Henry F. – 1975
Commemorating the nation's Bicentennial, this publication provides essays from two distinguished American historians entitled "The American Dream Among Nations--What Promise ? What Fulfillment?" and "From Independence to Interdependence." The first essay, written by Richard B. Morris, describes how the American Dream was shaped…
Descriptors: Diplomatic History, Foreign Policy, Global Approach, History Instruction
Whiting, Allen S. – 1976
This resource booklet discusses U.S. foreign policy with China and contains questions to help secondary teachers stimulate classroom discussion. The author, who was consultant to Secretary of State Kissinger on China policy 1969-1973, argues that Washington's failure to establish full diplomatic relations with Peking is damaging United States-Sino…
Descriptors: Conflict, Diplomatic History, Exchange Programs, Foreign Policy
Critchley, Julian, Ed. – 1973
This "Crisis Paper" examines the events of October, 1973, relating to the Middle East war. A chronology of events during the month is established, followed by short editorial commentary. A multi-national view of the situation is developed, quoting newspapers and journals from France, West Germany, USSR, China, Switzerland, Austria,…
Descriptors: Current Events, Curriculum Enrichment, Diplomatic History, Foreign Policy
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Hogeboom, William L. – Social Science Record, 1984
Education about nuclear arms should be balanced. Most of the supplementary materials dealing with nuclear war that are available to teachers are published by anti-war groups. Basic problems with these materials are discussed and information which can be used to present the other side of the story is provided. (RM)
Descriptors: Bias, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Disarmament, Elementary Secondary Education
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn. Office of Multicultural Education. – 1994
This curriculum resource guide allows students to interpret key historical events and trends from the perspectives of a variety of cultural, linguistic, and ethnic groups. The 30 learning activities represent suggested approaches for teaching Units 9 and 10 of the New York State Grades 7 and 8 syllabus. Each unit is comprehensive, divided into…
Descriptors: Family History, Grade 8, Instructional Materials, International Relations
Hinker, Edward – 1995
This document is designed to teach students about foreign public opinion and its impact on U.S. foreign policy. As information and communication exchange among nations proliferates, it is important for citizens to understand foreign societies and for U.S. policies to be understood and accepted by other nations. The purpose of this document is to…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Barrs, David, Ed.; Juffkins, Maura, Ed. – 1995
This kit for ll-14 year-olds introduces middle school students to the work of the United Nations (UN). The materials explain the global issues and concerns the UN addresses. Relevant information about the UN and its work is included in each unit, but these must be examined, taught, and understood within the context of the larger issues and ideals.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Global Education, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
Day, Harlan R. – 1993
This booklet is to help Indiana middle school teachers fill the gap in economics education in their curriculum by supplementing world geography and world history courses. The booklet is composed of five different teaching units: (1) "Economic Survival: Resources, Production, and Scarcity"; (2) "Working and Living Together: The…
Descriptors: Economics, Economics Education, Global Education, Instructional Materials
Lhowe, Mary, Ed. – 1996
This unit is part of a continuing series on current foreign policy issues. The first section asks students to join the debate on U.S. policy toward Russia and its neighbors in the former Soviet Union (FSU). Background readings provide information to help students address policy issues and include: (1) "Two Centuries of U.S.-Russian…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Diplomatic History, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
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