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Lucey, Thomas A. – 2003
Through this review of literature, the economic attitudes and patterns in ancient Egypt are interpreted. The paper also explains the economic ideas of the ancient Greek philosophers and of Jesus of Nazareth. It observes that societal deterioration, prompted by economic-focused pursuits and different societal interpretations, may occur based on…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Curriculum Development, Economics, Elementary Secondary Education
Davies, J. K. – Didaskalos, 1975
This paper summarizes the present state of teaching Ancient History in British schools and sees it as fragmented and incomplete. A macrostructure for study of 16 major interpretive themes is suggested, to be supplemented by theme, and area studies and various specialized approaches. (CHK)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Area Studies, Course Content, Curriculum Development
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Smith, John Sharwood – History and Social Science Teacher, 1982
Advocates the addition of interdisciplinary humanities courses to the Canadian junior high school curriculum. The primary objective would be to increase student capacity to synthesize connections between diverse facts and ideas. (AM)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Comparative Education, Course Content, Curriculum Development
Lawall, Gilbert – 1976
Dr. Robert Wolverton, former president of the American Classical League, made some proposals for long-range planning activities in support of classical languages, literatures, and courses in the schools, colleges, and universities. In order to implement these proposals there is need at the school level for a broadening of the appeal of classics as…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Curriculum Development
Crane, Gregory R.; Marchionini, Gary; Goodall, Jennifer – 1996
This report evaluates findings of the Perseus hypermedia project, a digital library of resources for studying the ancient world, especially Greece. Specifically, this evaluation examined Perseus-elated assignments, activities, and methods developed from fall 1993 to spring 1996 at a number of institutions of higher education. It found that Perseus…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Classical Literature, College Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
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Koetsch, Peg – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1994
Maintains that, although museums are visited by children and adults for their unique learning experiences, few people understand how museums and their exhibits are created. Discusses the Museum-in-Progress program. Describes four examples of elementary class projects in two states and includes a list of teacher resources. (CFR)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education