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Download full textJoyce, William W., Ed.; Beach, Richard, Ed. – 1997
Canada's present role in the new world order and its trade and economic dimensions are clarified in this book. Furthermore, the book explains the intricacies of Canada's history and multicultural heritage. The chapters focus on the modes of social studies instruction, resources for learning and teaching, the use of films and videos, and new…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Class Activities, Cultural Context, Economics
Cornelius, Martha J.; And Others – 1978
This curriculum unit is intended to serve as a general introduction to the study of the traditions and culture of the vast heartland of the Eurasian land mass called Inner Asia. Objectives are to stimulate student and teacher interest in Inner Asian studies, as well as to encourage students to learn about the historical experience of other…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Area Studies, Curriculum Guides, Economics
Kurfman, Dana; And Others – 1968
The school trials of the materials developed by this project yield information relevant to three evaluative criteria: student attitude toward the material, teacher attitude, and the attainment of unit objectives. Eleven teachers were selected involving approximately 300 ninth through twelfth grade students. Estimates of verbal aptitude were…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Area Studies, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development
Jones, Savannah C. – 1984
Materials for a secondary level, interdisciplinary social studies course on Japan are divided into introductory information, 14 classroom units, and study and evaluation materials. Introductory material includes lists of objectives and skills, an outline of Japanese history, and an explanation of Japan's name and flag. The units cover the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art Appreciation, Cross Cultural Studies, Economics
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Bureau of Curriculum Development. – 1970
The curriculum guide for non-western civilization area studies incorporates these major considerations: 1) the teaching of concepts rather than the accumulation of data, focusing on the development of critical thinking; 2) the development of values, skills, and knowledge needed to cope with the pressing social problems of today including:…
Descriptors: African History, Area Studies, Asian History, Concept Teaching
Schaeffler, Walter S.; Collier, Anne B. – 1978
The interdisciplinary curriculum on global economic and social development and interdependence traces Western development trends, investigates current issues and processes in development, and offers a development planning exercise. An introductory section serves as a teacher's guide. It discusses the skills developed by the activities, suggests…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Course Content, Curriculum Guides
