This curriculum guide was developed, based on sound principles of human growth and development, to present the most recently available information on AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The curriculum presents information on the known facts about AIDS and the AIDS virus infection. It also addresses the potential for adolescents and adults…

This New York City curriculum guide demonstrates the many ways in which art departments can use microcomputers to assist in teaching students to design different images, for different audiences and different purposes, utilizing the special ways in which computers can enhance the creative process. The book covers 168 topics, divided into 13…

This color-coded curriculum guide was developed to help health services educators prepare students for health services occupations. The curriculum is organized in 20 units that cover the following topics: interpersonal relationships and the health care team; communication and observation skills; safety considerations; microbiology; the body as a…

This paper advocates an integrated curriculum in which LOGO would play a role in the intellectual development of children. In particular, it is argued that curricular interventions that occur in the midst of spontaneous learning are most needed when major problems of transfer, generalization, and abstraction are to be solved or when children need…

This curriculum unit contains 10 modules, to be used in 10 driver education class sessions, on driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs (DUI). The unit aims to combat the Oregon DUI problem, especially among 15- to 24-year-olds, with values clarification, awareness of risk factors and personal boundaries, refusal skills, social…

This field test report was completed for a producer of an educational computer software program. The program, designed to help students learn about Canadian history, is outlined. The program simulates the events and atmosphere of the years 1864-1873, formative years in Canada's history; the student user is cast in the role of a journalist on the…

This instructional module was designed to assist health services assistant educators in facilitating adult students' learning in health careers outside nursing. The module may be used to provide classroom instruction, assist assigned staff in providing on-the-job instruction, or provide selected units for independent study for dietary aides. The…

This module is one in a series of four performance-based modules developed to prepare vocational educators to serve limited English proficient (LEP) students. It is designed to help the vocational teacher learn how to adapt instructional techniques and materials to serve LEP students effectively. The module is made up of a series of four learning…

An experienced third-grade teacher at an elementary school whose students were predominantly Hispanic designed and implemented a practicum in her class of academically above-average students with a low level of verbal participation in class. The target group of 25 students was involved in social studies, science, and expressive language activities…

This guide consists of four options for developing awareness of choices leading to career opportunities for women in the 21st century. The programs, workshops, and events within the project target youth at three ages and adults who effect change in the lives of these youths. Option 1 is a presentation focusing attention on the identification and…

This guide is designed to help classroom teachers implement the Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics K-12. It is inclusive also of the objectives tested by the Stanford Achievement Tests and the Alabama Basic Competency Tests. One characteristic of the curriculum guide is that it clearly states what students should learn in each grade level. These…

This guide is designed to help classroom teachers implement the Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics K-12. It is inclusive also of the objectives tested by the Stanford Achievement Tests and the Alabama Basic Competency Tests. One characteristic of the curriculum guide is that it clearly states what students should learn in each grade level. These…

This guide is intended to assist business education teachers in administrative support courses. The materials presented are based on the Arizona validated occupational competencies and tasks for the occupations of receptionist, secretary, and administrative assistant. Word processing skills have been infused into each of the three sections. The…

This guide is intended to assist vocational agriculture teachers who are teaching secondary- or postsecondary-level courses in agricultural power and machinery. The materials presented are based on the Arizona validated occupational competencies and tasks for the following occupations: service manager, shop foreman, service technician, and tractor…

Maintaining that Japan is a strong ally and important trading partner of the United States, this publication contains a guide to teaching about Japan for students in grades three through six. This guide combines the construction of a culture box with integrated learning activities to help students better understand Japanese life. Third-grade…