The career education activities in the guide are designed to be integrated with the school curriculum at the third grade level. They sould be used selectively according to class needs and cababilities. A primary philosophy, how to use the guide, concepts to develop (K-6), and third grade objectives are outlined. Third grade career education…

The sourcebook contains background information, suggestions, and resources on teaching about developing countries at the elementary and secondary levels. The main objective is to provide guidelines for teachers. Among the approaches suggested and discussed are readings, classroom discussions, a Third World Week Conference and Other projects,…

Guidelines are provided in this handbook for secondary level teachers on how to develop and use case studies in their social studies and economics classes. Among the contents are the following: (1) a description of the case study method and its educational goals; (2) the act of case discussion; (3) questioning techniques to use and sample…

This is a sequel to the French guide for Levels 1 and 2 (grades 7 and above). Materials for Level 3 center around: (1) the teaching of grammar using two different texts, (2) reading, (3) cultural education, and (4) supplementary lesson plans, quizzes, exercises, and tests. Other chapters discuss coverage of basic materials, differences among the…

This guide outlines a course of study on American government for grades 10-12. The major intent of the publication is to provide a broad framework of goals and objectives, content, teaching strategies, class activities, and materials related to American government so that teachers may accept the model framework in total or draw ideas from it to…

This Quinmester elective course for grades 10, 11, and 12, investigates the impact of science on society and the effects of technology on the values, institutions, behavior and health of American society. The course is suited for independent study by those planning a career in the sciences and others. Students are led to examine the role of…

Military institutions in the United States are examined from a historical perspective by students in grades 10 through 12 in this quinmester social studies course. Objectives are for students to identify pertinent information about selected wars; describe factors that have influenced the development of American military policy and the organization…

A descriptive account of the organization and working of the Sharmik Vidyapeeth (Polyvalent Adult Education Centre) in Bombay, India, is presented. The purpose of the development of this center was to plan and develop integrated educational and training courses of various durations for workers and prospective workers. The centers were set up in…

This document contains materials developed by a project to provide a competency-based curriculum guide for laser technology at the community college level. An abstract of the final report is included. Next, the 17 job competencies determined as necessary to meet the job description of laser technician are listed. A career ladder and qualifications…

Art concepts are surveyed from the beginning of recorded time of the stone age to present day contemporary society in this curriculum guide for grades seven through nine. Since art reflects culture, the student interprets the past, analyzes the present, and projects the future by using art as a medium. Objectives are for the student to identify…

The document is intended to expand and clarify the DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) process and product. As a process, it is a group analysis of a particular job or subject area; as a product, it is one or two sheets of paper showing a skill profile for a job or subject area which can serve as a curriculum outline or plan. The document consists of…

This guide, one component of the Resource Recovery Education Kit (see SO 007 866 for a description), contains ideas and activities for teaching about solid waste disposal in secondary level social studies classes. Among the course objectives are the following: (1) to explore the impact of our society on the problem of solid waste and the need for…

This collection of 10 teacher's resource guides was developed by the Cobb County Georgia Career Education Project and contains the 10 units: (1) for grade 1: The School, Careers in Public Service; and What Does My Family Do All Day?; (2) for grades 3 and 4: Commercial Airlines and Airports, Careers in Transportation; Trains, Careers in…

The primary focus of this legal education module, third of five to be integrated into an 11th grade American history course, is on the relationship of social change and legal change. Students are asked to create a model for evaluating change processes, then to evaluate legal and extra-legal methods of influencing change. The module provides for…

The social studies curriculum guide for levels K-6 focuses on urban studies emphasizing the effect of urban living on a multi-ethnic population. The ultimate program goal is to develop children who will become action-oriented and responsible decision makers. An inquiry method of teaching is used throughout the course. The foci for grades K-6 are…