This resource material is intended to assist teachers in translating the intentions of the Science 14/24 program into classroom practice. The Science 14/24 program was designed to develop scientific literacy and stress interactions among science, technology, and society. The program was designed for students enrolled in the General High School…

This booklet on ecosystems considers time, space, and spirit. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit refers to lfe and thought. Several chapters on the history and concepts of ecology, a time line related to the concepts, a map of the important geography related to these concepts, a glossary of important terms,…

It has only been since the late nineteenth century that people have understood the mechanics of heredity and the discoveries of genes and DNA are even more recent. This booklet considers three aspects of genetics; time, space, and spirit. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit refers to life and thought. Several…

Providing a comprehensive overview, this guide to kindergarten screening was produced to aid Maine's school districts as they work to increase the effectiveness of their screening programs. Part 1, providing materials related to meeting the requirements of Maine's Education Reform Act of 1984, includes regulations pertaining to screening, a…

To find vocational education curriculum materials, educators can contact their State Liaison Representative (SLR) to the National Network for Curriculum Coordination in Vocational and Technical Education (NNCCVTE), regional Curriculum Coordination Center (CCC), state vocational education resource center (SVERC), and/or one of the consortia that…

This booklet integrates science, history, and environmental education to help students acquire a basic understanding of the importance of the Great Lakes located in the United States. The packet also contains a Great Lakes Basin resource map and a sand dune poster. These materials introduce students to a brief history of the lakes, the diversity…

This report on the training of child care staff in Delaware discusses issues relating to child care staff training and the quality of care in the state. Guided discussions and interviews were used to elicit descriptions of training, appropriate content and formats for training, a career development system, resource centers, and problems related to…

This compendium summarizes the results of the Division of Children and Youth Policy's research projects from 1986 through August, 1990, and highlights future plans. The role of research in the division is to produce information on the organization, financing, and delivery of services to children and families, particularly those who are…

Focusing on the use of demographic information in the teaching of population education, this volume presents issues and problems encountered in planning and implementing such a program. Designed to provide basic reference sources for population education administrators, teachers, and curriculum developers, this book contains an up-to-date listing…

This resource paper is intended to assist public school administrators and staff who are struggling to comply with Federal and state laws and regulations governing telecommunications, which may involve the use of television and/or computers. Introductory materials provide background information on New York's "Regents Action Plan" and the…

This annotated bibliography lists publications which explore the various aspects of women's relation to literature. The items are grouped under the following headings: (1) articles (published in a journal); (2) books (single-author texts); and (3) collections (essays and documents, generally reprinted from other sources). (BZ)

This handbook on francophone Africa is designed to provide supplemental material for a French class. Its objectives are: (1) to provide the teacher with ready-to-use material as an alternative to a textbook; (2) to present French speaking countries other than France and especially to present francophone African countries from an African viewpoint;…

A biography for elementary school students of Patrick Des Jarlait (Ojibwe), an American Indian painter, includes photographs of the artist and some of his work. A teacher's guide following the bibliography contains excerpts from the artist's published reminiscences about his childhood, learning objectives and directions for teachers, suggested…

A biography for the elementary grades of Charles Huntington (Ojibwe), an American Indian sculptor, includes photographs of the artist and some of his work. A teacher's guide following the bibilography contains information on sculpture and the Ojibwe people, suggested activities for learning about sculpture and sculptors, learning objectives and…

Although suitable for students of all ages, this illustrated resource booklet is specifically intended to help teach young children the Ojibwe names of 19 familiar domestic and wild animals. Three brief, simple English sentences offer clues describing an animal, and these are followed by a final sentence stating the animal's Ojibwe name. The…