Describes AfricaQuest, an online interactive expedition to Africa that enables students to follow a team of experts as they travel in search of clues to ancient mysteries and an understanding of the environment. Provides suggestions for incorporating AfricaQuest into a variety of curriculum areas. (LRW)

Discusses the integration of information literacy skills into classroom activities in order to more fully exploit electronic resources and to use them effectively. Topics include critical thinking skills, context in the curriculum, the impact of technology, literature reviews, a theoretical framework, and the evaluation of information. (Author/LRW)

Describes elements of effective design and technology (D&T) teaching are as follows: learner autonomy, provision of an appropriate environment, resources to develop student capability, and motivation of students. Addresses considerations for teacher development and for designing activities and assessment. (SK)

Developed with the aid of driver and traffic safety educators throughout Wisconsin, this guide provides administrative information, course objectives, topics, content, and student activities for driver education courses. The guide combines the curriculum content from all instructional phases, such as classroom, simulator, multiple-vehicle range,…

Global education is an approach to learning that transcends national boundaries and involves the interconnection of cultural, ecological, economic, political and technological systems. This perspective promotes multicultural sensitivity that enables young people to see more clearly their own responsibilities and opportunities in today's world.…

This document is a study of the dynamics of National History Day (NHD). The report notices a discrepancy between accounts of National History Day and those concerning contemporary history education. Contemporary history instruction was seen as boring and unimportant, while National History Day activities were seen as a fun opportunity for students…

Author described a joint project to be undertaken by the United States and Japan to promote international understanding. This understanding, through the development of improved methods and curriculum materials, will involve the elementary and secondary schools of both countries. (Editor/RK)

Thirteen activities developed through Project ECOS for elementary through high school environmental education courses are presented. (DE)

Because the kindergarten curriculum of a small, rural elementary school appeared to be inappropriate for some children, a school psychologist implemented a practicum designed to provide a positive school experience for those not ready to learn from formal reading materials. The primary goal of the practicum was to provide activities during the…

The booklet is intended to aid educators and parents in the planning, development, and evaluation of differentiated curricula for gifted and talented students. A rationale for gifted/talented education is provided which stresses such principles as: "Equal does not mean the same" and "Ceilings are for rooms, not people." The…

Answers to questions about how children successfully use computers were found by identifying computer skills and concepts achieved by children attending the 1984 Computer Camp for Young Children at the University of Delaware. A total of 43 children from 4 through 7 years of age attended 1-1/2 hour sessions each day for 4 weeks. Computer activities…

This annotated bibliography lists materials dealing with consumer education for the preschooler. Part one deals with curriculum development, consumer socialization, and advertising. Journal articles, monographs, ERIC documents, conference papers, and research reports are cited. Part two cites books, pamphlets, and other resources on programs and…

The growing problem of teenage drinking and alcoholism in the United States, especially among Indian segments of society, increases the necessity for adequate education concerning alcoholism. This document is prepared for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) schools to acquaint Indian students with social concepts of alcohol outside their cultural…

This document is a guide for teachers and community resource personnel interested in developing an environmental education program. The book is divided into seven parts: (1) Process and Problem Solving Approach to Learning; (2) Lesson Plans for Environmental Investigations; (3) Simulations; (4) Developing Environmental Investigations; (5) Group…

This document gives details of the background of a project to engage students, parents, teachers, and the community as active participants in planning an environmental program for their schools. Implementing an environmental education program id discussed in terms of major constraints placed on the program. Miscellaneous materials relating to…