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Download full textBernson, Mary Hammond – 1997
This Digest guides the elementary teacher in choosing accurate and appropriate works of fiction for teaching about Japan. It suggests important content to watch for and includes a checklist of questions to be used when selecting a book. The questions deal with literary qualities, accuracy, authenticity, stereotyping, language, and morals. Contains…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Stroble, Robert E. – 1994
This paper provides activities to help in teaching elementary students about Indonesia. Grade 1 activities focus on family life in Indonesia along with a map and flag to help teach students about the country. Grade 2 activities involve learning of the Indonesian community and how people might live, work, play and learn. Grade 3 activities focus on…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Foreign Countries, Geography, Global Education
Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment, Regina. Curriculum and Instruction Branch. – 1992
This annotated bibliography is designed to assist Canadian educators in choosing a variety of appropriate resources to meet the needs of the grade 6 social studies curriculum, "Canada and Its Atlantic Neighbours." Those neighbors include the United States, France, Mexico, the Caribbean, Ireland, Brazil, and the nations of West Africa.…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Foreign Countries, Global Education
Tzuk, Yogev – 1993
This book provides Canadian high school students with information regarding Jewish history in Canada. The book is comprised of 21 chapters featuring the most important phases of Jewish life in Canada during the last two and a half centuries. Chapter titles include: "Europe Discovers America"; "The First Jews in Canada";…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Canadian Studies, Foreign Countries, Global Education
National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, DC. – 1996
"Tora no Maki" or "Scroll of the Tiger" is a teacher's guide designed to aid in teaching appropriate standards for social studies content and skills, using a contemporary focus on Japan's culture and economy. The 19 lessons are divided into three grade levels: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Topics of the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Cole, Robert A., Ed.; Vaillant, Janet G., Ed. – 1993
These teacher-developed activities help the student to gain a greater awareness of the richness of Russian history and the Soviet past. New materials have been added from the original version and much has been updated. The volume is not a full curriculum but can be integrated into existing study of the world region. The book is divided into five…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Foreign Countries, Geography, Global Education
Van Niel, Eloise Smith; Schelander, Bjorn – 1994
This book provides an overview of Malaysia's history and culture. The book begins with a prehistoric times and continues through nationhood. Each chapter provides background information along with student activities and project suggestions. Chapters include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Early Trade and Civilization"; (3) "The…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Schelander, Bjorn – 1996
This book provides an overview of Indonesia's history and culture. The book begins with prehistoric times and continues through nationhood. Each chapter provides background information along with student activities and project suggestions. Chapters include: (1) "Introduction to the Lands and Peoples of Indonesia"; (2) "Early…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Shackford, Julie; Aquino, Belinda A., Ed. – 1990
This book provides readings and student lessons about the Philippines. Lessons and activities follow a chronological sequence and provide a good resource for those interested in the Philippines. The materials begin with prehistoric times and continue to the presidency of Corazon Aquino. Each chapter provides background information along with a…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, DC. – 1997
"Tora no Maki" or "Scroll of the Tiger" is a teacher's guide designed to aid in teaching appropriate standards for social studies content and skills, using a contemporary focus on Japan's culture and economy. Topics of the 22 lessons include: group culture, school population, economics, geography, the Internet, family values,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Economics, Elementary Secondary Education
California Univ., Berkeley. Office of Resources for International and Area Studies. – 2001
This annotated bibliography focuses on recent children's literature that deals with other cultures. The books in the bibliography are set in or about Africa (29 selections), Ancient Egypt (3 selections), East Asia (20 selections), India (7 selections), Latin America (3 selections), Middle East (5 selections), and Russia (9 selections). The…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Context
Schelander, Bjorn – 1998
An overview of Singapore's history and culture is discussed in this learning guide. A study of the history of Singapore, including Temasek to Singapore, the Raffles Years, and the Straits Settlements, is given. Information about the transition of Singapore as a British Colony to the modern independent state of today, and the effects of World War…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
White, Jan; Simmons, Diane R. – 1994
This unit is designed for students in grades K-5. The unit provides an introduction to Africa through basic concepts and a conceptual framework for learning. The unit is divided into five sections with several lessons in each section. Sections include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Overview"; (3) "The World"; (4)…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, African Studies, Area Studies
Sharma, Sanjeev; Ladd, Ginger, Ed. – 1994
This book provides students with information about culture and trace important historical events that have brought this nation to its current position in the 20th century. Each chapter provides background information along with a glossary, student activities, and project suggestions. Chapters include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "The…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Cambodians
Shackford, Julie – 1992
This book provides an overview of Vietnam's history prior to the U.S. presence there. The book begins with a chronology extending from prehistoric times to the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu in 1954. Each chapter provides background information along with a glossary, student activities, and project suggestions. Chapters include: (1)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
