The objectives and the scope and sequence for the elementary school mathematics program of the Denver Public Schools (Colorado) are presented. The guide begins with a statement of the philosophy and general objectives of the K-12 mathematics program and a discussion of the methods of achieving those objectives. Several important ideas and concepts…

To be used in conjunction with the "Nutrition Education-Choose Well, Be Well" curriculum series, this curriculum guide is designed to help teachers in primary grades acquire the skills necessary to provide and implement effective nutrition education. The document is based on the goals set forth in the Health Instruction Framework for…

The four teachers' guides contained in this publication are built around two stories and two poems written by Lois Prante Stevens based on her childhood in North Dakota in the early 1900s and are designed to provide a successful centennial experience for North Dakotan students of the 1990s. Each guide includes a statement of goals and suggestions…

A librarian at the Western Illinois University Library examined a list of the approximately 380 current subscribers to the Alternative Press Index (API), which has been the only access point to most periodicals on the political left since its beginning in 1969, in order to see who and what kinds of libraries receive the index. The Library Bill of…

A history of geology and geography and a brief discussion of many processes which change the face of the earth are detailed in this booklet. The discussion considers time, space, and spirit. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit refers to life and thought. Several chapters related to the concepts of geology and…

This booklet about computers considers time, space, and spirit. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit referes to life and thought. Several chapters on the history and concepts of computers, a time line related to the concepts, a map of the important geography related to these concepts, a glossary of important…

Nearly every culture has made important discoveries about the universe. Most cultures have searched for a better understanding of the cosmos and how the earth and human life relate. The discussion in this booklet considers time, space, and spirit. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit refers to life and thought.…

This booklet considers scientific methods and values from three aspects; time, space, and spirit. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit refers to life and thought. Several chapters on the history and values of science, a time line related to the concepts, a map of the important geography related to these…

Intended to provide readers with a variety of classroom activities using newspapers, this booklet begins with a brief explanation of the Newspaper in Education program. The following chapter discusses the various uses of the newspaper in the school curriculum, giving special consideration to the number of newspapers needed; the "how" of…

Developed as an annotated guide to instructional materials for teaching about the Arab world, this publication is a resource tool for classroom instruction, development of curricula, professional development, and selection of library resources. Recommendations are made based on a careful evaluation of educational soundness, ethnic authenticity,…

Realizing that U.S. citizens are affected by developments in even the most remote parts of the globe and that sophisticated technologies have increased contacts among cultures around the world and building upon the basic objective of global studies which is to prepare students for effective citizenship in an interdependent world, this guide…

Intended as an activities and resource guide for the Outdoorsman Project, this leader's guide supports the project's objectives of providing opportunities for each 4-H member to experience practical and real situations in the outdoors, instilling an appreciation of the environment in the participants, and encouraging environmental awareness. The…

The global history course syllabus, Theme III, entitled, "Changes in Thought and Action Led to the Emergence of the Modern World," focuses on the European impact upon the world as well as the cross-cultural influences which resulted in important developments such as the Commercial Revolution. These influences include contributions of the…

The worksheets contained in this bulletin are designed for use in conjunction with the teaching strategies for Theme IV entitled, "Developing Democratic and Nationalist Movements Have Had an Effect Around the World." The worksheets correspond to specific strategies with accompanying questions on the appropriate strategy page. Included are…

Designed to assist teachers and supervisors in the implementation of the global history course, this bulletin presents learning activities which include the rationale, performance objectives, and teaching strategies related to Theme V entitled, "The Industrial Revolution Had Global Impact." This theme has seven subthemes: (1)…