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Winslow, Donald R. – 1980
Presented is the learner's guide for a high school level independent study course in environmental studies. The manual is divided into two sections: (1) The Nature of the Environment, with lessons on ecosystems, limiting factors, interdependence and adaptation; and (2) Economic, Political, Behavioral, and Ethical Aspects of Environmental Studies,…
Descriptors: College Programs, Ecology, Environmental Education, Higher Education
Tolman, Richard R.; And Others – 1983
This module is part of an interdisciplinary program designed to educate the general citizenry regarding the issues of science/technology/society that have important consequences for both present and future social policies. Specifically, the program provides an opportunity for students to assess the effects of selected technological innovations in…
Descriptors: College Science, Computers, Confidential Records, High Schools
McConnell, Mary C.; And Others – 1984
This module is part of an interdisciplinary program designed to educate the general citizenry regarding the issues of science/technology/society (STS) that have important consequences for both present and future social policies. Specifically, the program provides an opportunity for students to assess the effects of selected technological…
Descriptors: Advertising, College Science, High Schools, Higher Education
McInerney, Joseph D.; And Others – 1984
This module is part of an interdisciplinary program designed to educate the general citizenry regarding the issues of science/technology/society that have important consequences for both present and future social policies. Specifically, the program provides an opportunity for students to assess the effects of selected technological innovations in…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, College Science, DNA, Embryology
McConnell, Mary C.; And Others – 1984
This module is part of an interdisciplinary program designed to educate the general citizenry regarding the issues of science/technology/society that have important consequences for both present and future social policies. Specifically, the program provides an opportunity for students to assess the effects of selected technological innovations in…
Descriptors: Adoption, College Science, Contraception, Futures (of Society)
MacDonald, David – 1999
This lesson for grade 12 is designed to increase student awareness of citizen participation elements of democracy. Students assume the teacher's role and design a lesson to teach citizen participation in democracy, including methods to combat citizen apathy. Students are provided with background information, detailed instructions, on-line…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Cooperative Learning, Current Events
McConnell, Mary C.; And Others – 1984
This module is part of an interdisciplinary program designed to educate the general citizenry regarding the issues of science/technology/society (STS) that have important consequences for both present and future social policies. Specifically, the program provides an opportunity for students to assess the effects of selected technological…
Descriptors: College Science, Decision Making, High Schools, Higher Education
Oklahoma Curriculum Improvement Commission, Oklahoma City. – 1982
The purpose of this guide is to help pre-driving age students understand the responsibilities inherent in using public streets and highways. Materials, which can be integrated into existing secondary school courses, are divided into nine chapters covering traffic rules and signs; alcohol and drugs; safety on buses, skateboards, multigeared…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Bicycling, Bus Transportation, Child Responsibility
MacDonald, David – 1999
This lesson for grade 12 is designed to increase student awareness of the debate surrounding flag burning, the proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit flag burning, and the constitutional issues involved, specifically the First Amendment. Students play the role of staff members for a U.S. Senator. They research the issue and prepare both pro…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Association for Science Education, Cambridge (England). – 1981
Twelve readers have been written for use in a course developed by the Science in Society Project. Each reader (corresponding to a specific unit in the course) contains a number of short articles contributed by prominent figures in industry, the professions, the academic world, and in politics. Detailed suggestions on how to take advantage of the…
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Environmental Education, Food