This workbook is intended to teach disadvantaged, handicapped, or "hard-core" unemployed persons to find their own jobs. Although the book is designed for a self-study approach, it is important that a trainer/instructor/vocational counselor be available for assistance. The eight chapters cover (1) Employer Expectations (appearance,…

This handbook contains samples of instructional materials for teaching career education concepts in the business classroom--lesson plans, factual information, games, and exercises. While many of the examples are in a form readily usable by students, other examples have been edited or condensed to fit the handbook format. All original sources are…

This first of two parts presents learning activities for four occupational clusters of a ninth-grade cluster program. It contains theory and hands-on activities that explore the occupational requirements and working environment of these areas to help students make intelligent decisions of possible career choices based on levels of interest and…

This consumer education capsule focuses on credit financing, with emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of using credit. It is intended for use in conjunction with seventh or eighth grade mathematics textbooks when teaching computation of simple interest. Activities require from four to six hours of instructional time. Specific objectives…

Part of the Anthropology Curriculum Project, the document contains a programmed text on evolution and a vocabulary pronunciation guide. The unit is intended for use by students in social studies and science courses in the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades. The bulk of the document, the programmed text, is organized in a question answer format. Students are…

The regional and historical overview of race, caste, and prejudice is one of the units in the Anthropology Curriculum Project series. The major objective of the unit is to focus attention on discriminatory practices which grow out of physical differences and cultural attitudes. The document consists of teacher background materials and a student…

These publications are two of three that comprise a course that provides occupationally specific training designed to develop knowledge and skills for employment in the area of institutional maintenance management and services. The reference book is a student text that provides information needed by employees in the institutional maintenance…

This teacher's guide and student guide unit contains supplemental readings, activities, and methods adapted for secondary students who have disabilities and other students with diverse learning needs. The materials differ from standard textbooks and workbooks in several ways: simplified text; smaller units of study; reduced vocabulary level;…

This training module on integrating communication skills into functional routines and activities is from the Mississippi Early Education Program for Children with Multiple Disabilities, a program designed to train Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part H service coordinators and service providers to use family centered strategies. The…

This learning activity packet provides parent-guided experiences for the child in kindergarten through eighth grade as he or she explores his or her abilities and the skills necessary for any career. Section 1, "Self Assessment of Interests," consists of eight exercises that will help the child explore himself or herself. Titles include "My…

Describes the historical background to the Nuremberg War Trials. Asserts that there is a wealth of evidence in the National Archives documenting atrocities committed by the Nazis. Presents primary source documents used in the Trials and provides seven suggested teaching strategies. (CFR)

Presents seven exemplar lessons on Native American cultures from a spiral curriculum on United States history. Includes lessons from the kindergarten, middle school, and secondary levels. Describes teacher rationale statements and a grading rubric for middle school essays. (CFR)

Presents an elementary school lesson designed to help students compare modern times with the times of the suffrage movement. Includes an introduction and instructional procedures. Provides excerpts of students' writing from previously completed assignments. (CFR)

This document contains teacher and student materials for a course in graphic arts concentrating on camera work, stripping, and plate making in the printing process. Eight units of instruction cover the following topics: (1) the process camera and darkroom equipment; (2) line photography; (3) halftone photography; (4) other darkroom techniques; (5)…

Drama and role playing are effective ways for teachers, school counselors, and other individuals who work with young people to teach and discuss sensitive issues. The eight plays in this publication are designed to help middle school students develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and logical decision-making skills. The eight scripts use a…