This paper reports on a teaching experiment on mathematical modelling in an upper secondary school class that investigates how the constructs of "model eliciting" and "emergent modelling" may be brought together to inform teaching and learning. A prominent role is covered by the process of task design, seen as a complex process…

This guide is designed for a one-semester elective course in Afro-American literature for high school juniors and seniors. The approach to the literature is generally by genre. After a statement of philosophy, the guide lists cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objectives for the course; suggests teaching-learning activities concerning readings,…

The counselor directed guidance component for grades 10 through 12 was designed in conjunction with the California State Guidance Model. The material is arranged under the following chapters: appreciation and attitudes, self-awareness, decision making, educational awareness, career awareness, economic awareness, skill awareness, beginning…

The teacher directed home economics education guide is planned to prepare high school students for entrance into food service occupations upon completion of high school. Course length includes two periods daily from one to three years, with on-the-job training recommended. It is recommended that students complete one or two years of a homemaking…

Designed for high school seniors, this supplemental traffic safety program serves as a catalyst for discussion and learning in the area of affective education and safe and responsible driving. The guide is comprised of seven instructional units: (1) Orientation; (2) Communication Skills; (3) Skillful Decision Maker and Why; (4) Recognizing…

This curriculum guide is designed to help teachers conduct courses on small business management and entrepreneurship to high school seniors in Arkansas. The program focuses upon the managerial process, examining the functions of planning, organization, staffing, directing, and controlling as related to the activities and responsibilities of the…

This is the last of four guides which identify the scope, sequence, goals, and resources for the social studies program of the Spokane public schools. It suggests materials, resources, and activities related to social studies knowledge and skill development for grades 9 through 12. Lessons on all social science disciplines are outlined with…

This resource file contains information for Utah secondary school teachers to help their students at level 10-12 to meet the state's instructional objectives in the social studies. This particular student level emphasizes U.S. studies. The following disciplines are covered in the resource file: psychology, anthropology, sociology, geography,…

This resource file contains information for Utah high school teachers to help their students meet the state's instructional objectives in the elective course, Model United Nations. Each activity includes an instructional objective along with a title, topic, time segment, procedures, materials, evaluation, and adaptation. Sample objectives include…

This resource file contains information for Utah high school teachers to help their students meet the state's instructional objectives in the elective psychology course. Each activity includes an instructional objective along with a title, topic, time segment, procedures, materials, evaluation, and adaptation. Sample objectives include explaining…

This resource file contains information for Utah high school teachers to help students meet the state's instructional objectives in the elective sociology course. Each activity includes an instructional objective along with a title, topic, time segment, procedures, materials, evaluation, and adaptation. Sample objectives include identifying…

Intended as an advanced option for distributive education students in the twelfth grade, this travel and tourism module is designed to cover a minimum of ten weeks or a maximum of twenty weeks. Introductory material includes information on employment demands, administrative considerations, course format, teaching suggestions, expected outcomes,…

Intended as a tool for cosmetology teachers in Virginia public and private schools, the document is an instructional guide which offers 12 units of study, arranged in a three year course. Materials covered help prepare students for licensure in the State of Virginia and the guide is designed to cover the 1,500 hours required to be spent in the…

This syllabus for a one-semester course in economics for high school seniors focuses on six topics: 1) The Nature of Economic Understanding; 2) The Market System; 3) The Role of Government; 4) Economic Growth and Stability; 5) The United States Economy in the World; and 6) Comparative Economic Systems. A general overview presents a rationale for…

Many factors must be considered when a company decides to market its product in another country. It must research the targeted country to determine if there is a demand for the product, decide on product modifications needed to match the new market, and develop a plan to market and distribute the product in this new business environment. In this…