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Duvall, Alice; And Others – 1969
The technological and cultural changes that have affected the United States and Canada since the 15th century are the subjects of this teacher's guide for a fifth-grade social studies course. Six units are presented: (1) "New discoveries result from the application of previously learned knowledge to the solution of current problems." (2)…
Descriptors: American History, Cultural Background, Cultural Influences, Economic Development
Husbands, Kenneth; Taylor, Bob – 1982
Resources for teaching about modern and ancient Egypt are provided in this guide for intermediate grade social studies teachers. Material includes: a detailed outline for a unit on Egypt which contains a geographic overview followed by sections on the Nile River Valley, agriculture, the pharaohs, religion, architecture, science, hieroglyphics,…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Ancient History, Architecture, Bibliographies
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. Curriculum Development Branch. – 1982
Supplementary units of study help eighth graders in Manitoba explore the ways people lived within selected societies of the past and realize that life today is closely related to developments which have occurred through the ages. Units and subtopics are: (1) Life during Prehistoric and Early Historic Times--prehistoric times, life in early river…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Communism, Curriculum Guides, Developed Nations
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Div. of Academic Programs. – 1981
This curriculum guide for secondary teachers outlines resource units for U.S. history. Although intended for use by teachers in Louisiana, the guide can be used or adapted by educators in any state. The guide is comprised of six sections dealing with the following topics: (1) colonial history, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and…
Descriptors: Civil War (United States), Colonial History (United States), Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development
Hartman, Carl; And Others – 1979
The guide, part of a social science learning continuum from first through twelfth grades, contains outlines for two-semester social studies courses for grades 9-12. Three components comprise each section: time allocations for units, instructional objectives, and a content outline. The Grade 9 course, Cultures of the Non-Western World, contains…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Guides, Economics Education
Zinkievich, Noel; Beard, David – 1970
This course outline for grades 11 and 12 presents a topical approach to history instruction with emphasis on the post-World War II era. A statement of general objectives is given and these 22 relevant topics are suggested for study: 1) Radicalism in America, 2) Antiwar Movements, 3) Civil Liberties, 4) Politics of Religion, 5) Black Nationalism,…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Critical Thinking, Current Events, Curriculum Guides
Abrams, Grace C.; Schmidt, Fran – 1971
This study of the effort and failures to maintain world peace in this century is intended as an elective, quinmester course for grades 7 through 9. It encompasses the concept of nationalism and the role it plays in the decisions that lead to war, and organizations that have tried and are trying to preserve or bring about peace. Among other goals…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Behavioral Objectives, Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Guides
Dependents Schools (DOD), Washington, DC. – 1984
An outline of the knowledge and skills to be taught at grade five in order to meet the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) social studies objectives is provided. Material is divided into four parts. Following an introduction, a one page description overviews the curriculum topic for grade five, American geography and government, and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Civil War (United States), Colonial History (United States), Concept Formation
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. Curriculum Development Branch. – 1981
This guide, the first in a series of eight, provides an outline and overview of the K-12 social studies curriculum of Manitoba, Canada. The first part of the guide presents brief sections on the rationale, selection of content, evaluation, time allotment within the program, and scope and sequence. The bulk of the guide contains abstracts of…
Descriptors: Community Role, Comparative Education, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Rabinsky, Leatrice B., Ed.; Danks, Carol, Ed. – 1989
Young people can learn many valuable lessons from studying the Holocaust. They learn of the tragic results of apathy. They learn about tremendous acts of bravery and courage. They learn about the misuse of education by the perpetrators of the Holocaust. Teaching about the Holocaust is vital for educators committed to inspiring new generations to…
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Apathy, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
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Cohen, Robert – Social Education, 1996
Utilizes letters to the First Lady and President Roosevelt as primary sources for a series of activities supporting a unit on the Great Depression. The letter to Mrs. Roosevelt asks for some old clothes for a needy family. The letter to President Roosevelt expresses dissatisfaction with his efforts. (MJP)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Economic Impact, Federal Programs, Females
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Singer, Alan; And Others – Social Education, 1996
Presents 11 interdisciplinary projects that can be used as part of a unit of study on the Great Depression. The projects incorporate various styles of learning and disciplines, including art, music, mathematics, literature, and history. The projects include debates, dramatizations, creating newspapers, and collecting oral histories. (MJP)
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Capitalism, Economic Factors, Economic Impact
Breckinridge County Board of Education, Hardinsburg, KY. – 1978
Designed for use in grades 6, 7, and 8, this curriculum guide provides 11 individual units for teaching Kentucky history and geography with the recommended text "Kentucky Heritage" published by Steck-Vaughn. Unit titles are The Blue Grass State, Early Explorations of Kentucky, Development of the Government of Kentucky, The Constitution…
Descriptors: Answer Keys, Black History, Civil War (United States), Colonial History (United States)
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