This document on the life cycle contains the 7th grade teacher background material, student activities component, and a unit test. The major objective of the unit is to encourage students to think critically about their own past and future through examination of how people in various cultures live. The teacher background component is presented in…

Eighteen award winning, teacher-developed programs, projects, courses, and materials in economic education are presented in condensed versions. The case study projects are designed to be used in primary, intermediate, junior high, senior high, and college, and are organized into five chapters by grade level. Chapter I suggests ways to teach…

INTENDED FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS, REMEDIAL SPECIALISTS, AND PSYCHOLOGISTS, THE HANDBOOK PRESENTS A SERIES OF CONCRETE ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. FIFTY-THREE BASIC LEARNING ABILITIES OR RESOURCE PROGRAMS ARE GROUPED UNDER SIX MAJOR AREAS--GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT, SENSORY MOTOR INTEGRATION, PERCEPTUAL…

The career education infusion plans compiled in this document were developed by Kansas counselors, teachers, and administrators in a secondary career education workshop. The following curriculum areas are included: administration, counseling, English and foreign languages, fine arts, library and media services, industrial arts, vocational…

One of twelve instructional units in the Native American Career Education (NACE) program, this unit is intended to help Indian junior high school students develop cooperative group interaction skills, particularly those needed to resolve group conflicts, and to realize the importance of understanding values. Focus is on the subject areas of social…

A social studies unit and student workbook explore changes in land use that have occurred in the Fenlands of England since the time it was first inhabited. Fens are lowlying land which is partially or completely covered with water. The English Fens are located on the eastern side of the British Isles and cover a total area of about 2,000 square…

This report on adult education and development in the Arab States was prepared by a panel of experts who convened to examine the adult education situation in Arab countries and exchange experiences regarding the operation of comprehensive adult education programs and services. Section 1, a summary report, overviews the adult education situation in…

Contents include the report of the chancellor, summarizing developments in the state system during the year, and appendixes containing: (1) enrollment figures by institution, class, sex, veteran or nonveteran status, summer quarter, and extension centers and courses; (2) degrees and certificates awarded, by institution and program; (3) research…

This curriculum guide suggests materials, resources, and activities related to social studies knowledge and skill development for grades 7-9. Grade 6 activities are also included to inform junior high school teachers what has been previously taught. Part of a series of social studies program guides designed to be used in Spokane public schools for…

This is the last of four guides which identify the scope, sequence, goals, and resources for the social studies program of the Spokane public schools. It suggests materials, resources, and activities related to social studies knowledge and skill development for grades 9 through 12. Lessons on all social science disciplines are outlined with…

The guide presents learning objectives, course outlines, and resource lists for music courses in grades seven through 12. There are three major sections. Section one outlines required music programs and instrumental and choral programs for junior high students. The major objective is to orient students aesthetically to music and to develop skills…

A reference manual of statewide programs for children under age 6 in Texas, this Guide is designed to help public officials, community groups, professionals who work with children and other interested citizens identify and obtain assistance in meeting the needs of children and families. Information is given on state and public agencies, private…

These materials are designed to be used in a one-semester curriculum program which is linked to topics outlined in the American Issues Forum calendar. It is intended for use at the local level. Volume II, The Molding of American Values, concentrates on the ways in which American values and assumptions about national character can be tested by a…

Initial research conducted by the Colorado River Indian Tribes Rehabilitation Center revealed that lack of career information available to Indian youth, lack of Indian student direction and motivation, and resultant low academic achievement inadequately prepared these students for the world of work. Consequently, a new program (involving seminars,…

Intended to build a background of understanding that "Indians are people" and deserve the best opportunities available, the 5-week workshop dealt with techniques and materials for teachers of American Indian children. Participants included primary, intermediate, junior and senior high, and adult education teachers. This bulletin presents…