World of Communities Student Text Author:Marcia S. Gresko A World of Communities is designed to meet the most common curriculum standards for elementary students in world history, geography, and economics. The text and activity book integrate numerous skill-building elements in the areas of mapreading and geographical literacy, interpretation of visual information, understanding and appreciating... more » literature, multicultural and tolerance studies, history, and reading strategies. Key themes and concepts include:
Understanding the physical world around usUnderstanding the relationship between topography and how people live and work
Understanding what a community is and how it functions
Understanding and appreciating different communities
Understanding and appreciating different cultures
Understanding and appreciating individuals as part of a larger culture
Comparing other cultures and communities to one's own
Understanding how cooperation and conflict affect people