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Peer reviewedSommers, Meredith – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1994
Maintains that, as socioeconomic systems fail to address inequity, the power and wealth of the rich increase at the expense of the poor. Discusses social inequities and violations of human rights in Guatemalan society. Describes a simulation based on Guatemalan textile factories. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Employed Women, Empowerment, Foreign Countries
Download full textKessler, Harold; And Others – 1972
Designed for the secondary level, this curriculum guide on labor unions provides an historical background, inquiry-oriented classroom lessons, and resources. The guide contains 17 lessons which examine the structure and daily activities of unions and their members. The first six lessons explore the structure and function of local and national…
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Curriculum Guides, Grievance Procedures, Instructional Materials
Holmes, Eric; And Others – 1976
The nine units highlight the history, activities, values, and aspirations of the Canadian labor force. The program's purpose is to help secondary school social studies students develop a more objective appreciation of labor and of labor's role in Canadian social history. The first unit, "Union Today," analyzes contemporary union activity…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Instructional Materials, Labor, Labor Conditions
Peer reviewedSinger, Alan – OAH Magazine of History, 1997
Provides a succinct introduction to the history and classroom use of labor folk songs. Presents the lyrics to "John Henry,""Miner's Lifeguard," and "Talking Union," along with some background on each song. Includes a bibliography of books, articles, song collections, labor resources, organizations, and periodicals.…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Ballads, Collective Bargaining, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedBassett, Jonathan – OAH Magazine of History, 1997
Presents a lesson plan focused on the events surrounding the 1894 Pullman railroad car strike. Reviews the particulars of the strike (the federal government used armed force to end the strike) and then presents a simulation where students role play members of the investigating presidential commission. Includes related documents. (MJP)
Descriptors: Arbitration, Conflict, Government Role, Historiography
PDF pending restorationNew York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of General Education Curriculum Development. – 1976
The learning module is the first in a three part series which examines American history in light of industrial development and expansion. Presented in field test condition to allow for feedback from students and teachers, the booklet explores the American work ethic through presentation of an extensive teacher background section, eight class…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Employment Opportunities, Grade 11, History Instruction
Peer reviewedGlass, Fred – OAH Magazine of History, 1997
Briefly reviews a number of fiction and documentary films and videos dealing with labor history. Considers ways these can be integrated into classroom instruction. Includes an annotated bibliography of related books and articles. Takes a quick look at Hollywood films such as "On the Waterfront" and "The Molly McGuires." (MJP)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Annotated Bibliographies, Cultural Images, Documentaries
