Solar energy lessons for grades 6, 7, and 8 social studies classes are provided in this guide. Each lesson includes appropriate grade level(s), objectives, activities, and strategies for introducing and developing the lesson. In the first five lessons (the social scientist and conservation), students are introduced to the role of the social…

The purpose of this one-credit economics course for secondary schools in Manitoba (Canada) is to help students develop skills in business education and to provide them with basic information about how the Canadian economic system affects business, government, and the individual. The course requires 110 to 220 hours of instruction. Students study…

This 12-hour module of instruction is designed to help undergraduates in social studies methods courses integrate economics education into the elementary school social studies curriculum. The major purposes of the module are to (1) demonstrate how economics concepts can be integrated into social studies instruction, (2) reinforce or extend teacher…

This 12-hour module of instruction is designed to help undergraduates in social studies methods courses integrate economics education into the secondary school social studies curriculum. The major purposes of the module are to (1) reinforce or extend teacher education students' understanding of selected basic economic concepts, (2) develop an…

Described is an environmental education course designed by a university's Professional School of Engineering. The course presents a broad treatment of environmental problems tailored to elementary and secondary teachers with special attention devoted to developing educational kits for incorporation into the regular school curriculum. (JP)

This booklet on energy is one of a series in environmental education for grades K-12. The activities contained within address the effect of culture in determining energy needs, energy loss, and forms of energy. Four basic concepts are listed, along with behavioral objectives, subject areas, key words, and definitions for each. The three activity…

This guide suggests ways to study the environment in the classroom. It provides information for setting up a classroom learning center including learning outcomes, activity suggestions, and resources and equipment for the learning center. Guidelines for a recycling program, a bird-feeding program, and terrarium-making are given. A bibliography of…

This publication utilizes a quick card file format in providing teacher developed and classroom tested environmental education lessons and units for students, K-12. Each 5x8 inch card provides the teacher with the following information: grade level, area of study, concept, purpose, activities, and evaluation. The goal of this format is to give the…

The apparent lack of preparation of many young adults for their future roles in society has been a frequent criticism of our public school system. In response to such criticism, Madison East High School of the Madison (Wisconsin) Metropolitan School District has implemented an innovative program of study called Walkabout. The goal of the Walkabout…

This guide contains a variety of interdisciplinary learning activities in environmental education. It was developed by teachers and intended for use in elementary or junior high school programs. The contents are divided into six sections according to subject: (1) Art and Sensitivity; (2) Language Arts; (3) Mathematics; (4) History; (5) Social…

This guide is divided into seven major sections, each representing one of the following fundamental natural resources: (1) soil, (2) air, (3) water, (4) vegetation, (5) wildlife, (6) minerals, and (7) man. Within each of the seven major sections, there are three subsections which provide the following: (1) Background Information; (2) Suggestions…

This book is the first part of a series of six books designed to provide valuable resources to teachers and curriculum specialists as they construct viable environmental education programs for their students. The material in this manual was produced in response to student and teacher demand for material to support the environmental education model…

The instructional unit was developed to help grade 2 students become aware of money as a medium of exchange. Learning activities are based on the theme of the economic needs of a family. The major topics covered in the unit are: counting money, earning money, spending money, money substitutes, and financial institutions. Objectives which encourage…

This interdisciplinary environmental education guide for teacher use focuses on a variety of environmental issues reflecting the theme that man is a part of nature and therefore must take action in the effort to save the environment. Although the guide was designed to be used in conjunction with the Man and Environment television series, it can…

This interdisciplinary environmental education guide, developed by teachers, focuses on the creative teacher, presenting him/her an approach for involving all types of students in junior and senior high schools in activities which would cause them to evaluate values and give them an opportunity to express their own thoughts. The guide includes six…