Defines the concept of "doing film" as an extension of everyday knowledge best understood by employing a variety of concepts from a number of disciplines. Outlines the assumptions of this concept of film, and describes a critical exploratory approach to visual communication at the classroom level. (MH)

Delineating the content that must be covered in the elementary schools of the State of Idaho, this guide presents a course of study for instruction in integrated language arts, K-8. Although educators sometimes use the terms interchangeably, the course of study in the guide is not an instructional or curriculum guide--the course of study…

Delineating the content that must be covered in the secondary schools of the State of Idaho, this guide presents a course of study in journalistic English and literature, an integrated course which incorporates literature, composition, and language applied to modern communication skills. Although educators sometimes use the terms interchangeably,…

Designed to provide social studies educators with specific information for the development of local school district K-12 curriculum, this guide is organized into eight sections. Following an introduction, section 1 provides a rationale, goals, and major themes for the social studies and social sciences. Section 2 presents a scope and sequence…