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Peer reviewedFuhler, Carol J.; Farris, Pamela J.; Hatch, Lynda – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1998
Explores folktales from China, Africa, and Russia suggesting ways to utilize them in the social studies classroom as a means to teaching children about other cultures. Warns that when using folktales it is important to explain that the folktales do not bear a one-to-one relationship with present-day societies. (CMK)
Descriptors: African Culture, Chinese Culture, Cultural Awareness, Educational Strategies
Stanford Univ., CA. Stanford Program on International and Cross Cultural Education. – 1979
This teaching unit consists of eight folktales from China and Japan, skill-development exercises, and follow-up activities. It is designed for the upper elementary grades (3-6), and is easily adaptable to a broad range of age levels and abilities. It can be used in several curriculum areas, including: (1) social studies on China, Japan or Asia;…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Education, Elementary Education
Ruffa, Jane – Book Links, 1997
Presents picture books, fiction, nonfiction, biographies, folklore, and poetry for young students (kindergarten-grade 8) studying China. Suggests activities based on the books using art, physical education, language arts, research skills, math, science, geography, and drama. Highlights books and collections of folk tales with stories about…
Descriptors: Art, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Class Activities
Download full textJarchow, Elaine, Ed.; Midkiff, Ronald, Ed.; Pickert, Sarah, Ed. – 1998
This book for elementary school teachers presents a rationale for developing a global perspective, providing sample lesson plans and a curriculum resource guide. Chapter 1, "Promoting a Global Perspective in Elementary Education" (Ronald G. Midkiff), uses stories from one teacher's global experiences to offer a rationale for promoting…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Consciousness Raising, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development
