This elective course for grades 7-12 was created with a three fold purpose: 1) to create in the student an awareness of the effect of sculptural forms on his environment; 2) to introduce the student to an appreciation of stone sculpture; and 3) to further enhance the artistic abilities of the student through sculpting in stone. Course content…

Relates a teaching strategy whereby introductory sociology students wrote and analyzed their own stories to create a self-published book. Describes course goals as becoming familiar with sociological perspectives, concepts, strategies, and methods and to develop reading, analytical thinking, and writing skills. Includes discussion of the course…

An exploratory course in the creation of shapes using a variety of metals and techniques is described in this guide for quinmester elective course for grades 7-12. Students cut, form, weld, rivet, cast and finish such metals as steel, copper, aluminum, brass, pewter, and bronze. They develop a working knowledge of the various tools and processes,…

Art media, techniques and skills for two and three dimensional design and composition are discussed in this Quinmester Program tentative curriculum guide. Students, upon completion of the course, are able to show competencies in the following areas of design: color, value, line, shape, texture, and multi-media and concept experimentation.…

The 6-week summer institute program provided 56 high achieving secondary school students with exposure to the social science disciplines. The major objectives of the training program were as follows: 1) to provide a combination of unique social experiences to high ability students which would be sufficiently challenging to motivate them toward…

A mastery of skills in creative ceramic arts is recommended for students in grades 9 through 12 before they attempt this quinmester course. Emphasis is upon students acquiring an understanding of the historical development of ceramics enabling them to identify outstanding ceramics of the past; basic kinds of ceramic art and ceramists from various…