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Social Education, 1974
Five teachers describe the ways they teach consumer education: 1) through the theme of American problems, 2) through a team of teachers representing different disciplines, 3) through tandem teaching with constant representation from business and social sciences, 4) as a unit in an economics course, and 5) by activities integrated into the…
Descriptors: American Studies, Consumer Education, Economics, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Klasky, Charles – Social Education, 1976
Describes an innovative geographic location activity in which students trace and correct a mimeographed map of the United States two times. The first time, the state names are given. The second time, the student must fill in and correctly spell the name of each state. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: American Studies, Educational Innovation, Geographic Location, Geography Instruction
Fort Worth Independent School District, TX. – 1990
This curriculum guide, covering sociology, psychology, advanced social science problems, world area studies, and American culture studies contains the following components: a statement of philosophy and broad goals for each content area, objectives organized around broad content goals or strands, scope and sequence charts, instructional planning…
Descriptors: American Studies, High Schools, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Instructor, 1984
This article offers ideas and activities to help develop a multidisciplinary unit that motivates students to learn about the languages, legends, and lifestyles of Native Americans. (DF)
Descriptors: American Indian Studies, American Indians, Cultural Education, Elementary Education
Cleary, Polly Chase; And Others – 1976
This interdisciplinary American studies curriculum guide for grades 7 through 12 provides a people-oriented approach to American history. Intended to give a sense of history to motivated and nonmotivated students, the guide describes six units which can be used singly as minicourses or together as an in-depth course on American life. Each unit…
Descriptors: American Culture, American Studies, Behavioral Objectives, Class Activities
Clark, Todd, Ed. – 1976
The student-oriented newsletter provides learning activities, background information, resources, teaching techniques, case studies, and other sources to help high school teachers develop, plan, and implement a course on the Supreme Court in a legal education program. The first chapter examines the role of the Supreme Court in American life,…
Descriptors: American Studies, Case Studies, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics
Bennett, Charles; Lenihan, J. Michael – 1977
The booklet describes the local history component of an interdisciplinary high school course on American Studies. The program involves students over a three-year period in collecting, recording, organizing, interpreting, and disseminating the history, culture, and tradition of Scituate, Rhode Island. The booklet is presented in six chapters.…
Descriptors: American Studies, Community Characteristics, Community Study, Data Analysis
Little Soldier, Lee – Learning, 1982
The notion that Indians are curiosities of the past tends to be reinforced in many classrooms, particularly at Thanksgiving. Resource materials and classroom activities are suggested to help dispel myths about Native American culture and history. Concentrating on present-day Indian customs and handicrafts is recommended. (PP)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Pepper, Floy – 1990
Designed to provide current, accurate information to teachers and students about the American Indian people living in the state of Oregon, this publication focuses on 10 learning concepts: (1) Indian tribes in Oregon today; (2) Indian people's special relationship with the United States government; (3) the change and impact brought by newcomers to…
Descriptors: American Indian History, American Indian Studies, Charts, Concept Teaching
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Mueller, Jean West; Schamel, Wynell Burroughs – Social Education, 1990
Examines an 1876 letter from a missionary to Ferdinand V. Hayden in the context of the U.S. government's policy of instituting religious education and training for Native Americans. Provides a photocopy of the letter and outlines class activities designed to help students analyze the document. (DB)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Studies, American Indians, Federal Indian Relationship
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Ghere, David L. – OAH Magazine of History, 1995
Maintains that the U.S. government policy of Indian removal in the 1830s provides a focus for exploring issues of cross-cultural relations during the first half-century of U.S. history. Presents a high school lesson plan, including student objectives, teaching materials, instructional strategies, and a bibliography. (CFR)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Studies, American Indians