Maintains the concept of diffraction becomes difficult to understand if the terminology remains inconsistent in its present form. Two terms, diffraction and interference, are used for the same phenomenon in different situations. Mathematical treatment is presented to understand these concepts clearly. (PS)

TEACHERS WORKING WITH GIFTED SIXTH GRADERS WILL FIND THIS BULLETIN OF INTEREST. IT IS APPLICABLE BOTH TO HETEROGENEOUS AND HOMOGENEOUS CLASSES. SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS TO TEACHERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL ARE OFFERED IN EVERY AREA OF SIXTH GRADE CURRICULUM--SOCIAL STUDIES, HEALTH AND SAFETY, MATHEMATICS, THE LANGUAGE ARTS, ART, MUSIC, AND PHYSICAL…

A TEACHING GUIDE FOR THE GIFTED STUDENT OF EUROPEAN HISTORY IS PRESENTED. IT INCLUDES COURSE RULES, UNIT AND TIME PLAN, UNITS OF STUDY AND TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS, VISUAL AIDS, GENERAL REFERENCES, BIBLIOGRAPHY OF SPECIALIZED ACCOUNTS, AND BIBLIOGRAPHY OF HISTORICAL FACTION. THE UNIT PLANS ARE DIVIDED INTO TWO SEMESTERS' WORK. THE FIRST SEMESTER…

This publication is a curriculum guide for conducting courses in power and transportation technology, and was prepared as a result of a Summer 1972 workshop. The courses suggested herein are recommended for the ninth grade level. Keeping in mind the different amount of time available in different institutions for such courses, the publication…

The study of different phyla in zoology classes can be planned by students themselves. Experiments devised and conducted by students create more interest and ensure a better understanding of animals. (PS)

THE DEVELOPMENTAL READING IN GRADES 7 THROUGH 12 WAS PRESENTED, GIVING PROCEDURE AND TECHNIQUES, READING MATERIALS, BASIC SKILLS, ENRICHMENT, LESSON PLANS, AND A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF RECOMMENDED READING. BASIC SKILLS CITED WERE--PHONETIC AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, COMPREHENSION, LOCATION, SKILLS, VOCABULARY, AND ENRICHMENT. EVALUATION, ORGANIZING, AND…

THE 6-YEAR SEQUENCE AVOIDS NEEDLESS REPETITION IN COURSE OFFERINGS. ADAPTED COURSES WERE DEVELOPED TO MEET THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF STUDENTS LESS WELL QUALIFIED TO PURSUE GENERAL ACADEMIC COURSES. APPROPRIATE TEXTUAL MATERIALS AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES WERE GEARED TO MINIMUM ESSENTIALS. EACH YEAR'S PROGRAM IS OUTLINED BY UNIT AND INCLUDES…

This collection of training resources is designed to assist anyone involved in training in the field of aging to identify useful resources. With an emphasis on compiling evaluative date KWIC (Key Word Indexed Collection) collects, screens, and indexes materials suitable for training practitioners, researchers and older persons. The materials…

Suggestions for implementing learning activity centers for basic business. (HD)

Provides various steps for preparing programmed instructional materials for teaching basic scientific skills to students. Author claims that programmed instruction approach is very useful and interesting for teaching skills. (PS)

TO AID TEACHERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS, AS WELL AS THE STUDENT HIMSELF, THE HANDBOOK OFFERED PURPOSES AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS. IT APPLIED TO ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. INDUSTRIAL ARTS PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO DISCOVER THEIR APTITUDES AND ABILITIES IN…

LEVEL I-A UNIT AREAS COVER THE MEANING OF "NUMBER," ADDITION, MULTIPLICATION, SUBTRACTION, AND DIVISION. LEVEL I-B COVERS INTRODUCTION TO COMMON FRACTIONS, COMBINING FRACTION, FRACTIONAL PARTS, SEPARATING FRACTIONS, AND APPLICATIONS. EACH UNIT UNDER I-B HAS SUBDIVISIONS, WITH A PARAGRAPH OF TEACHING HINTS AND EXAMPLES. STRESS IS UPON…

Developed by curriculum coordinating unit staff, this study guide was designed for use by students in occupational orientation classes. Intended to serve as a central core around which class activities may be structured, the guide includes 17 units on topics such as: (1) Determining the Importance Of Work, (2) Understanding The Present World Of…