In this lesson, students study census data showing the names and occupations of early settlers of the English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, to discern how life changed in the Jamestown settlement in the first few years after it was founded. Learning objectives of the lesson plan are: (1) to gain experience gathering information from primary…

The use of inhalants is a major health concern among the school-age population. Information presented in this publication dispels the myths about inhalant use and presents common warning signs that alert teachers to a student's use. The short- and long-term effects of inhalant use are described to shed light on the health risks involved. Lesson…

A variety of techniques and procedures is discussed, focusing on the need to know children, to know mathematics, and to find workable methods for involving one with the other. A tag system'' for classifying the type of things taught in mathematics, planning for daily learning experiences, and involvement, investigation, and questioning techniques…

Examples of teaching styles that have proven successful are presented, related, and analyzed. Uses of resources, types of assignments, and management systems are discussed with the emphasis on individualizing instruction. (LS)

The G-C-O-LP-G development plan is a step by step procedure for the development of a Goals-Concepts-Objectives-Lesson Plan-Guide which may be used by instructional leadership personnel. (Author/CB)

Life Skills are defined as problem solving behaviors appropriately and responsibly used in management of personal affairs. (Authors)

Special issue devoted to teaching Level II French. (DS)

Presented is a lesson plan to be used in middle school social studies courses to help students assess whether a statement made by an alleged authority is credible. The plan also shows how teachers can use information processing strategies to design lessons to promote learning of other critical thinking skills. (RM)

Describes a typical gymnasium curriculum, course sequences for upper school chemistry students and training seminar for chemistry teachers. Includes a lesson profile for a chemistry class session. (JN)

The author suggests that experience in school with math and other problem-solving strategies can help provide children with skills necessary for addressing the more difficult problems they encounter outside the controlled school environment. Sample problem-solving strategies are provided. (Author/SJL)

Ideas and examples that support the problem-solving role of computers in the classroom are given: procedures, techniques, and sample problems that can be used with beginning, intermediate, and advanced students have been included. (MP)

Manipulative materials designed to instruct pupils on fractions are presented. The use of unit holders in teaching fundamental concepts of fractions and equivalent fractions are reviewed. (MP)