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Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1998
Argues that remote sensing images are a powerful tool for teaching geography. Discusses the use of remote sensing images in the classroom and provides a number of sources for them, some free, many on the World Wide Web. Reviews each source's usefulness for different grade levels and geographic topics. (DSK)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Geography Instruction
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1998
Observes that little is ever taught in Canadian elementary and secondary social studies about Canada's first Governor General, Lord Charles Stanley Monck. Provides a brief introduction to his activities in the Confederation of the Canadian state that can be used by social studies teachers to construct lessons. (DSK)
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Government (Administrative Body)
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1997
Reviews and recommends the teacher's resource guide, "Teaching about the History and Nature of Science and Technology." Discusses creating a History of Science and Technology course, developing materials, and interdisciplinary planning and teaching. The guide includes sample lesson plans and appendices to resources. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1995
Maintains that the large number of Holocaust victims can be difficult to comprehend. Presents a classroom exercise involving rapid counting that can give meaning to such large numbers. Contends that, along with the rapid counting procedure, there is a need to present the relationship of humanity to the numbers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Antisocial Behavior, Classroom Techniques, Computation
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1992
Presents an educational game for helping secondary school students learn about the role of Raoul Wallenberg in protecting European Jews from Nazi abuse in Hungary. Explains game objectives, materials needed, and procedures. Includes a map of 1945 Budapest that serves as the game board. (SG)
Descriptors: Activism, Civil Liberties, Educational Games, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the National Council for the Social Studies "Guidelines for Teaching Science-Related Social Issues." Suggests that only through appropriate citizen action and participation can technology and science be contained and directed. Suggests a teaching unit exploring the topic of science, technology, and society. (DK)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Provides an overview of the Canadian Senate report on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC) documentary, "The Valour and the Horror." Includes quotes from official hearings regarding the historical accuracy of the documentary film. Concludes that the CBC was not controlled adequately by its board of directors. (CFR)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Bias, Broadcast Industry, Documentaries
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Presents excerpts from the draft Statement of Claim filed by Canadian World War II veterans against the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and others associated with the making of the documentary series, "The Valour and the Horror." Includes an overview and two examples of what the plaintiffs claimed were historical errors. (CFR)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Bias, Broadcast Industry, Documentaries
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1991
Discusses remote sensing technology use in teaching elementary school students about science and social studies. Reviews findings dealing with the use of remote sensing and considering children's abilities, teacher training, computer applications, gifted children, and sex-related differences. Concludes that children as young as grade three can…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Communications Satellites, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1991
Provides a crossword puzzle for social studies students. Offers clues based upon early Canadian history. Invites teachers to submit their own puzzles. (SG)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Puzzles
