Describes a project done by a technical writing class in which a city council was persuaded to take action pertaining to the naming of streets. The project involved extensive research in several areas and a variety of technical writing assignments, and it used the expertise of students with a wide range of academic interests. (TJ)

The Honolulu (Hawaii) Symphony Orchestra's commitment to education includes young people's concerts and in-school ensembles. The purpose of this booklet is to enhance the educational potential of in-school concerts through the presentation of information about the orchestra and music related concepts. Part 1 describes the orchestra's personnel,…

Suggests field trips and other community exploration activities to show students that reading exists as a useful skill outside the classroom. (SJL)

"Helikon Corner" is an intercommunity newspaper for children in public and private schools in central New Jersey which integrates class work with reading, writing, and publishing. Learning projects and self esteem are an outgrowth of the paper. Based on writing contributions, class questionnaires, and observation, a five-point project…

Four ways teachers can prepare for the upcoming school year are outlined: (1) organizing "teacher-idea" clippings; (2) planning for minicourses; (3) a project for cleaning up the community; and (4) setting up a classroom interest center. (JMK)

Deaf and hearing impaired students at the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind participate in a bartering project in which they perform chores in exchange for food that is donated to charity. The project meets instructional objectives in social studies (learning how early settlers used bartering), mathematics (counting and classifying the…

Most lawyers have never been teachers and may be intimidated by the thought of talking to a class of students in a law-related education program. This handbook provides suggestions on how to set up orientation sessions for lawyers and other law-related resource people as well as tips for presenters, including how to get and keep the students'…

Contends that mental mapping of school and community violence provides a concrete picture of youth perspectives on violence. Presents a lesson plan to help students analyze violence issues and develop community service projects. Includes student objectives, step-by-step instructional procedures, and a student handout. (CFR)

Presents information and materials for conducting a student forum on crime and community schools. Provides instructions for students and teachers. Includes student roles and a community questionnaire designed to be completed and sent to the American Bar Association. (CFR)

Court systems across the United States have become vital supporters of law-related education (LRE) in elementary and secondary schools. Judges and other court personnel have the substantive legal and procedural knowledge that students need in order to develop positive attitudes toward the law and the Constitution and understanding of the U.S.…

Describes developing and teaching a college cultural pluralism course at California State University in Los Angeles. Maintains that the course used a political economy perspective and cooperative learning techniques. Discusses course objectives, class activities, and course materials. (CFR)