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Student Meaning-Making of an Allegorical Picturebook in Social Studies
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Pantaleo, Sylvia – Social Studies, 2021
Participation in a classroom-based study provided Grade 4 students with multiple opportunities to develop their visual meaning-making skills and competences, as well as their aesthetic understanding of and critical thinking about multimodal ensembles. Intentionally-designed instruction during the multifaceted research included a variety of…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Elementary School Students, Critical Thinking, Aesthetics
The Soviet Transportation System in the Service of Communism
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Chabe, Alexander M. – Social Studies, 1970
Major modes of Soviet transportation are discussed and analyzed, ranging from the donkey to supersonic jet. (SD)
Descriptors: Communism, Industrialization, Socioeconomic Influences, Transportation
Peter Cooper, the Workingman's Advocate.
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Alemanne, Nicholas – Social Studies, 1985
During the 19th century, America was transformed from an agrarian to an urban-industrial society. America became divided into a nation of rich and poor. Peter Cooper assumed the role of a reformer and became the spokesman for the poor. Cooper's reform efforts and his views on unions are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Industrialization, Resource Materials, Secondary Education
Labor Studies in the American History Curriculum
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Hogeboom, Willard L. – Social Studies, 1975
Proposes a new approach to labor history that is to study working people rather than labor unions. (ND)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Industrialization, Industry, Labor
South Korea--A Country on the Move.
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Kaltsounis, Theodore; Shin, Se Ho – Social Studies, 1988
Surveys South Korea's continuing democratization and economic success, characterizing the country as a source of inspiration for the growth of other developing nations. Assesses the forces behind the country's economic progress and the effects of U.S. influence, suggesting what might be taught in U.S. schools regarding South Korea. (GEA)
Descriptors: Economic Change, Economic Development, Economic Progress, Economics Education
South Korea and the Future.
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Shin, Se Ho – Social Studies, 1988
Examines projections about the future of Korea, predicting a highly diversified society built upon industrialization and moving toward an information society. Discusses the growing middle class and its societal implications and considers the effects of the country's increasing democratization. (GEA)
Descriptors: Asian History, Economic Progress, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
South Korea's Economic Development.
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Ihm, Chon-Sun – Social Studies, 1988
Examines South Korea's economic development from being one of the poorest nations in the world in the 1950s to becoming a "rising giant" in international trade. Surveys the path to growth, the reasons for success, and problems and new challenges facing the country as it seeks developed nation status. (GEA)
Descriptors: Economic Development, Economic Progress, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Life in South Korea Today.
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Lew, Seok-Choon – Social Studies, 1988
Characterizes the past 40 years in South Korea as a time of modernization, industrialization, urbanization, and internationalization. Discusses Korean religion and social values; family, kinship, and social life; education; housing, food, and clothing; leisure and sports; and the maintenance of national identity. Examines the Korean synthesis of…
Descriptors: Demography, Education, Foreign Countries, Housing