This resource packet presents information and resources on ancient Egypt. The bibliography includes readings divided into five sections: (1) "General Information" (46 items); (2) "Religion" (8 items); (3) "Art" (8 items); (4) "Hieroglyphics" (6 items); and (5) selections "For Young Readers" (11…

This bibliography is designed to identify quality educational materials about Canada for teachers, librarians, and administrators. Grade levels are indicated by broad categories, by particular suitability, and where provided, and price stated for each item. The materials are listed under the following categories: activity books, art, business…

This partially annotated bibliography contains selected resource materials about Central Asia/Inner Asia for use with the secondary school social studies curriculum. Part 1 provides a list of eight organizations that specialize in the study of Central Asia, while Part 2 contains a collection of seven reference works. Part 3 offers six English…

This annotated directory contains classroom resources for the countries of Central America, plus Mexico and the Caribbean. The types of resources included are: curricula, supplemental resources, audio-visuals, organizations, evaluation materials and guidebooks, and directories. The listings of curricula, supplemental resources, and audio-visuals…

This publication is a basic "cookbook" for social studies educators who want to plan and organize a workshop dealing with another culture for elementary and secondary teachers. Japan has been chosen as the model. However, most of the suggestions can be used to present a workshop on another culture as well. There are six major sections.…

This document is a revised and updated version of two publications: "Modern Japan: An Idea Book for K-12 Teachers" and "Resources for Teaching About Japan." These lesson plans were developed by teachers who participated in a summer institute on Japan, sponsored by the East Asia Resource Center at the Jackson School of…

The guide provides information about Japan to assist elementary and secondary educators and students. It contains five major categories of information: (1) "Specialists on Japan and Japanese Studies," an extensive state-by-state directory of resource persons who are either Japan scholars at the post-secondary school level or elementary…

This book is part of a series of materials and aids for instruction in black history produced by the State Department of Education in compliance with the Education Improvement Act of 1984. It is designed for use by eighth grade teachers of South Carolina history as a supplement to aid in the instruction of cultural, political, and economic…