The manual is one of a series written especially for the Photographer's Mate rating in the United States Navy; its contents are based directly on the qualifications for advancement to the first class petty officer and chief petty officer rates. The first three chapters of the manual cover topics related specifically to the Navy: photographer's…

This volume on reading and teaching the novel contains six articles: "Close Reading: The Novel in the Senior School" by S. E. Lee discusses the advantages of rereading and analytical reading in high school; "Teaching 'The Great Gatsby'" by David Mallick discusses the difficulties of teaching this novel and provides a lesson plan; "The Operation of…

Subject information, course instructions, and resource materials for a television course, "Man and Environment," are compiled in this student study guide. The interdisciplinary, modular course emphasizes the importance of such concerns as destruction of the environment and the declining quality of life while educating the public about…

The preparation manual for the high school equivalency diploma test includes general information about studying and test taking, a predictive practice examination, and tutoring in all areas covered by the examination. The practice examination is constructed to discover weak and strong points in test areas of correctness and effectiveness of…

Written for teacher aides, this pamphlet provides a handy, readable, and highly usable guide to daily classroom interaction with children. Using easily understood examples, the author takes you through the world of the child, pointing out what to expect in various situations and what to do about it. For instance, she notes that children are better…

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a credit by examination program offered by the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) as an alternative to formal college education for independent learners. In 1970 the CEEB began to work with public libraries in providing help to the independent learner who wished to participate in the CLEP…

This publication is designed for use in standard science curricula to develop oceanologic manifestations of certain science topics. Included are teacher guides, student activities, and demonstrations designed to impart ocean science understanding to high school students. The principal theme of Changes in the Sea is presented in this particular…

Intended for teachers and students, this agricultural chemical safety package of instructional materials pertaining to the safe handling of pesticides was developed by Vocational Education Productions of California State Polytechnic College. Included are a teachers' handbook, a student manual, and 20 transparency masters. The teachers' handbook is…

To make students aware of their environment, this student study manual has been produced to accompany the National Environmental Education Development (NEED) program. It is a book about the world, the way it works and the way we get to know and understand it. Man is portrayed as a central figure, surrounded by his world, the environment, with…

The use of good literature in teaching reading can mean the relegation of literature to the role of a vehicle for instruction rather than a process of encountering human experiences. Four principles underlying a quality literature instruction program help determine whether good literature is being used or abused: (1) wide exposure to many levels,…

Designed to provide new and different ways of observing birds rather than simply identifying them, this book attempts to develop skills for how to look at birds. Activities in each of the four sections, "Live Birds,""Birds' Eggs,""Birds' Nests," and "Dead Birds," are specifically planned to get one involved with birds in their natural environment.…

Resulting from the efforts of teacher-coordinators in a 3-week workshop, this study guide was designed to help student-trainees adjust to the many factors of the world of work. Including material useful in a general related class, the study guide is arranged in the following 10 units: (1) Introduction To Cooperative Education, (2) Youth Clubs and…

REPORTED HERE WAS A STUDY GUIDE FOR STUDENT USE. THE GUIDE WAS DEVELOPED FOR A SEVENTH-GRADE RHETORIC CURRICULUM. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES WERE PRESENTED FOR--(1) AN ORIENTATION UNIT TO MAKE STUDENTS AWARE OF LANGUAGE PURPOSE, (2) A UNIT ON FINDING AND DEVELOPING IDEAS, (3) A UNIT ON THE RHETORIC OF THE SENTENCE, AND (4) A UNIT ON DICTION. AN…

A GUIDE WAS PREPARED FOR STUDENTS IN THE EIGHTH-GRADE LANGUAGE CURRICULUM. THE GUIDE CONTAINED INSTRUCTIONS AND EXERCISES APPROPRIATE FOR UNITS ON SOUNDS OF ENGLISH AND WRITING SYSTEMS. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON ENGLISH SOUNDS (CONSONANT AND VOWEL PHONEMES) WAS PRESENTED. THE UNIT ON WRITING SYSTEMS WAS CONCERNED WITH (1) RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN…

A REFERENCE MANUAL ON GRAMMAR USAGE WAS PREPARED FOR STUDENT USE IN SEVENTH- AND EIGHTH-GRADE LANGUAGE CURRICULUMS. THE MANUAL WAS CONCERNED WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 GRAMMAR USAGE ITEMS WHICH COULD BE PROFITABLY TREATED IN THE SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES. AN ACCOMPANYING MANUAL WAS PREPARED FOR USE BY TEACHERS (ED 010 160). (WN)