Focuses on ideas for teaching about Japan which elementary school classroom teachers can use to supplement a textbook unit on Japan. Suggestions are intended to allow for reflection by students on their own culture, as well as the culture of Japan. Topics are children's perceptions of Japan and the Japanese, developing a geographical perspective,…

This bibliography is introduced by a short essay on social studies, concentrating on reforms since 1960 and speculating about future trends. The bibliography itself deals with current topics in social studies for intermediate grades and is divided into the following three sections: curriculum, teaching methods, and global/interpersonal learning.…

Part of the "How To Do It" series published by the National Council for the Social Studies, this special insert describes how to encourage the development of a global perspective through the medium of games. Sixteen games from various countries around the world are described. (JDH)

Increasing the range and depth of experiences that children have with people and places that are dissimilar will enable them to more readily accept the differences in the world and will also help them develop sensitivity toward other human beings. (Author/JB)

Over 100 selected books by Indian authors about the culture of India are listed in the first and second editions of this bibliography. The guide is divided into two parts. The first section lists books for elementary and secondary students. Titles are arranged with informative annotations that describe the content of each book. The second section,…

Reports the result of visits to some leading educational institutions in the U.S. and England which are concerned with the teaching of social studies as a means of reducing intergroup tensions. Includes a summary of teaching projects seen, and their relevance to Australian education. (DM)

This paper suggests that the study of holidays presents an opportunity for elementary school teachers to employ a range of social science disciplines and to teach their students the fundamentals of inquiry and critical thinking. The study of holidays from a cross-cultural perspective helps students to understand that peoples of all cultures find…

Presents teaching strategies by which elementary social studies teachers can introduce a study of China. Students compare (1) their daily schedules with that of a sixth grader in Tientsin, (2) American and Chinese popular music, and (3) costs of living and income in China and America. Journal availability: see SO 506 831. (AV)

Discusses three assumptions that can help achieve the goals of international studies in the elementary school. The author shows how intercultural development can be added to Kohlberg's and Piaget's stages. A unit on the Japanese house illustrates how the study of another culture can integrate social studies and mathematical skills. (SR)

Presents historical background on various winter festivals around the world including Saturnalia, Christmas, winter solstice, Yule festivals, Hannukah, Divali, and New Year's Day. Suggests how teachers can help elementary school students understand their own culture by studying these and other festivals using maps, mobiles, discussion, and reading…

Teaching materials for a comprehensive and integrated study of Mexico at the elementary level are presented. Emphasis throughout is on developing cross-cultural comparisons between Hermosillo and its sister city, Phoenix, for whom the program was created. Mexican geography, history, current events, politics, art, entertainment, education, people,…

Study of the world and its people have always been goals of the educated person. Until recently, the social studies curriculum has been the focal point for world study. Traditional curriculum plans usually have had world history as a major component, and, in some instances, electives in comparative economics, world culture, sociology, and other…

Two types of curriculum patterns are outlined and suggested: the thematic, which can be either structural or topical, and the regional. International citizenship is proposed as the goal. (DB)

This book helps students and teachers explore the concept of culture and to appreciate the diversity of cultures of the world. The nine cultures in the book represent a variety of races and environments. Each chapter offers ideas for activities for student to explore elements of culture and common human experiences. The chapters are divided into…