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Henderson, Steven M. – 2002
This curriculum project provides insight into the transformation processes in which the nations of Hungary and Poland have been participating, from approximately 1979-2002. A major focus of the project is to organize a set of information that teachers and students can analyze and understand the Hungarian and Polish quality of life during the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Democracy, Economic Factors, Foreign Countries
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Nikitin, Anatoly F. – Social Education, 1992
Discusses the changing concept of human rights and important freedoms as the Soviet Union moved away from Communism toward democracy. Describes steps that have been taken in human rights education by various nongovernmental organizations. Suggests that the first priority is to educate children about human rights and, in so doing, develop the…
Descriptors: Childrens Rights, Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Democracy
B'nai B'rith, New York, NY. Anti-Defamation League. – 1987
The goals of this learning packet are to: (1) increase understanding of the Soviet system; (2) enhance appreciation of U.S. constitutionally guaranteed rights; and (3) inform students of how governmental policies of both nations are reflected in the lives of ordinary people. The 17 reproducible lessons are designed to present: (1) the philosophy…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Communism
Peer reviewed
Pride, Peggy – Social Education, 1994
Asserts that the technology of interactive multimedia gives teachers the tools to help students acquire and use historical knowledge in a visual, active manner. Reviews two videodisks on the Cold War and the U.S. presidency. Concludes that both products would be effective instructional tools. (CFR)
Descriptors: Communism, Curriculum Design, Democracy, Educational Technology
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Reggio, Michael H. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1990
Offers suggestions for teaching the concept of constitutional government. Differentiates constitutional governments from autocratic systems. Includes a handout containing excerpts from a model constitution. Involves students in comparisons of this model to the U.S. Constitution and discussions about clauses in the model. Reveals at the lesson's…
Descriptors: Communism, Concept Teaching, Constitutional Law, Democracy