Intended for gifted/talented staff members, the document provides a collection of curriculum ideas and suggestions for activities, books, and articles related to education of gifted and talented children. Included are materials (outlines, tables, diagrams, and articles) on the following topics: facts about famous individuals; introduction of…

One of the responsibilities of language teachers is to instruct their students on the use of the dictionary. Teachers should familiarize their students with the various kinds of dictionaries and their uses. Perhaps most important is encouraging the student to read the preface to the dictionary, which provides a description of the type of…

The document includes guidelines for the planning and organization of an instructional program for a course of study in typewriting and a complete course outline. The course is divided into the following units: (1) basic typewriting, (2) personal applications, (3) business and personal applications, (4) special applications, (5) office…

The resource guide integrates learning activities in biological science with an exploration of careers in biology or related fields. The materials are divided into seven units: tools of the scientist, basis for life, diversity (protists, plants, animals), structure and function, continuity (reproduction, development, and genetics), evolution, and…

The purpose of this bulletin is to list current sources of financial aid available from the states to students seeking assistance in furthering their education beyond the high school level. The scholarships are arranged according to the states in which they are available. It's suggested that interested students read carefully each item, and that…

The theory of computer cartography is emphasized in an attempt to bring some related ideas together within a single framework. The paper is part of a series designed to fill the gap between significant research in geography and accessible materials. Part I introduces information theory and cartography, the features of numeric cartography and their…

With the emphasis on the development of a career education program and its integration into the existing school curricula, the guide's purpose is to identify for K-12 teachers selected career education instructional materials which can be used for the purpose of implementing a classroom oriented career awareness program. These materials…

The information in this guide was adapted from material originally prepared by the Research Coordination Unit of the Utah State Board of Education, and focuses on 39 occupations in Manitoba requiring not more than a year of training. Specific occupations are discussed in terms of the following questions: (1) What do persons in this occupation…

The bibliography of career information lists publications in business and office occupations available from May 1969 through May 1974. It was designed to assist guidance and business and office education personnel to secure relevant, published career information. For each publication included, information is given about the type of publication,…

The bulletin was written for business and office instructors, coordinators, and other school leaders who are initiating or have already established a local advisory committee to improve vocational education. The bulletin is designed to provide step-by-step guidelines for the effective use of an advisory committee. Introductory material is…

The unit guide, which is designed for homemaking teachers involved in curriculum development for adult education programs, provides coverage of attitudes, knowledge, and skills helpful to adult homemakers in providing for the housing needs of the family. It covers selection of housing, legal aspects, single-unit housing and multi-unit housing…

This resource paper on the interrelations between man and the environment is part of a series designed to supplement undergraduate geography courses. It outlines an approach to man-environment problems. Chapter one describes how an environmental perspective relates to the study of human geography. Chapter two describes the main transactions…

This bibliography cites dictionaries and glossaries for learners of English as a foreign language. It also lists articles dealing with the making of English dictionaries. All entries are American or British, and most have been published since 1965. (CLK)

This resource book of metric lessons was prepared by the Metric Systems Class at the University of North Dakota. Length, area, volume and capacity, mass and weight and temperature are developed through techniques such as puzzles, manipulative devices, and experiments. Activities are described in terms of materials needed, directions, and follow-up…

This publication, one in the series on Aerospace Education III, deals with the background of the defense system of the United States. Description of different wars in which this country was involved includes the development of new military organizations and different weapons. One chapter is devoted in its entirity to the organizational structure…