Teaching entrepreneurship--how to create, grow and run a business or organization--is one potential means to increase college and career readiness skills. Learning how to start a business can improve critical thinking, communication and collaboration (Gallagher, Stepien, & Rosenthal, 1992; Hmelo, 1998), which are key qualities for academic as…

This creative photography quinmester curriculum guide was written to enable the student to use photography in a wide range of art forms. The student will gain an understanding of how photography is used in the fields of commercial and fine art. The introduction to photography as a unique art form includes a brief history of creative and…

The elective quinmester art course, designed for grades seven through twelve, focuses on helping students develop an appreciation for sculpture, creative abilities, and "sculptural awareness", i.e., realize the impact that various forms of sculpture in the environment have on individuals. The curriculum guide includes outlined sections…

Basic printmaking processes and techniques are explored from a historical point of view in this quinmester curriculum guide for grades seven through twelve. Application of design using a variety of media, including linoleum, wood, found materials, paper, and cardboard, is emphasized. Major objectives are for students to: identify historical and…

Designed for students in grades seven through twelve, this elective, quinmester guide offers an outline on techniques in enameling. Objectives are for students to research, demonstrate, experiment in, and evaluate the art of enameling by tracing the historical development of the art, applying elements of design, demonstrating techniques and…

This elective course for grades 7-12 was created with a three fold purpose: 1) to create in the student an awareness of the effect of sculptural forms on his environment; 2) to introduce the student to an appreciation of stone sculpture; and 3) to further enhance the artistic abilities of the student through sculpting in stone. Course content…

An exploratory course in the creation of shapes using a variety of metals and techniques is described in this guide for quinmester elective course for grades 7-12. Students cut, form, weld, rivet, cast and finish such metals as steel, copper, aluminum, brass, pewter, and bronze. They develop a working knowledge of the various tools and processes,…

Art media, techniques and skills for two and three dimensional design and composition are discussed in this Quinmester Program tentative curriculum guide. Students, upon completion of the course, are able to show competencies in the following areas of design: color, value, line, shape, texture, and multi-media and concept experimentation.…

Located in 26 counties, the Florida Migratory Child Compensatory Program enrolls preschool children ages three, four, and five. Since many of these children travel with their parents from county to county, a need for a consistent curriculum emphasis developed. Therefore, using the National Migrant Goals, the Florida Migrant Early Childhood…

A mastery of skills in creative ceramic arts is recommended for students in grades 9 through 12 before they attempt this quinmester course. Emphasis is upon students acquiring an understanding of the historical development of ceramics enabling them to identify outstanding ceramics of the past; basic kinds of ceramic art and ceramists from various…

This document consists of a learning activity packet (LAP) for the student and an instructor's guide for the teacher. The LAP is intended to acquaint occupational home economics students with some of the terms used in recipes. Illustrated information sheets and learning activities are provided on important cooking, baking, and cutting terms. The…

This document consists of a learning activity packet (LAP) for the student and an instructor's guide for the teacher. The LAP is intended to acquaint occupational home economics students with types of sandwiches and their ingredients, to give tips on making and handling sandwich ingredients, and to explain how to set up a sandwich counter.…

This document consists of a learning activity packet (LAP) for the student and an instructor's guide for the teacher. The LAP is intended to acquaint occupational home economics students with preparing sandwiches to order and in quantity. Illustrated information sheets and learning activities are provided in these areas: preparing sandwiches to…

This document consists of a learning activity packet (LAP) for the student and an instructor's guide for the teacher. The LAP is intended to acquaint occupational home economics students with some basic information about starches and with three starch products found throughout the world: cereals and rice, potatoes, and pasta. Illustrated…

This document consists of a learning activity packet (LAP) for the student and an instructor's guide for the teacher. The LAP is intended to acquaint occupational home economics students with the uses for and types of stocks and also gives information on how to cook, cool, and store stocks. Illustrated information sheets and learning activities…