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Madden, Andrew S.; Hochella, Michael F., Jr.; Glasson, George E.; Grady, Julie R.; Bank, Tracy L.; Green, Andre M.; Norris, Mary A.; Hurst, Andrew N.; Eriksson, Susan C. – National Science Teachers Association (NJ3), 2011
In a society where technology plays an ever-increasing role, students' ability to understand the underlying science and make smart social and environmental decisions based on that knowledge is crucial. "Welcome to Nanoscience" helps biology, chemistry, and Earth science teachers introduce the revolutionary fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology…
Descriptors: Water, Investigations, Computer Simulation, Mineralogy
Langone, John – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1981
A money skill curriculum in which trainable mentally retarded students raise money and manage it, is given as an example of an appropriate curriculum for this group. The importance of using simulations and encouraging the help of normal peers is emphasized. (CL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Mainstreaming, Moderate Mental Retardation, Money Management
McGinley, Kevin – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1980
Describes the background scenario, operation, debriefing, and evaluation of a teacher training course simulation designed to introduce English for Special Purposes (ESP) courses in developing countries. The applicability of this simulation to other situations, modifications for future use, linguistic input, and sample simulation materials are also…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, English Instruction

Wright, Corinne F. – Social Science Record, 1987
Recounts a high school teacher's experiences in simulating the Constitutional Convention of the United States. Includes part of the script used which the students designed. (JDH)
Descriptors: Colonial History (United States), Curriculum Development, Drama, Secondary Education

Bronson, Richard – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1982
The use of continuous simulation is promoted as a teaching tool in the undergraduate curriculum. Simulation, advances in continuous simulation, an approach to teaching system dynamics, computer languages deemed suitable for continuous simulation, and an outline of a prototypic first course in continuous simulation are presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Higher Education
Zoller, Uri – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1980
Describes the rationale, format and procedures, unique features, and educational and instructional aims of "The Young Chemist," a simulation game model for the methodology of logical process to be used as a teaching device within the traditional high school chemistry curriculum. (Author/CMV)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Educational Games, Educational Objectives
McDermott, Robert J.; Marty, Phillip J. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1981
Experimental learning activities should be the major emphasis of health education. The Simulation Technique utilizes a three-step approach: rehearsal and preparation before the procedure is performed; the actual testing; and follow-up exercises that enhance knowledge and reinforce the usefulness of the screening procedure. Examples from this…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Experimental Curriculum, Health Education

Thames, W. R. – Social Studies, 1979
Explains how to debrief students after participation in simulation and/or other educational games. Debriefing should increase students' ability to experience, identify, analyze, and generalize. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Games, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education

Faherty, Vincent E. – Journal of Education for Social Work, 1983
The potential for use of simulation and game theory in social work education to make problem solving more real and to supplement experience in analysis is examined. Simulation models, materials, methods, and topics are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Evaluative Thinking, Game Theory

Karmos, Ann H.; And Others – Journal of Education for Business, 1986
This article presents a model of a pretechnical curriculum, which has as its focus the self-empowerment of the individual, and describes how this curriculum could be implemented in the schools. Discusses the three curriculum categories: generalizable skills, transition skills, and problem-solving skills. (CT)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Individual Development, Job Skills, Pretechnology Programs

Maxey, Phyllis F. – Social Studies Review, 1980
Recommends that simulation games be used to teach high school students in social studies courses about contemporary and controversial issues such as nuclear power. A simulation is described which involves students in deciding whether to build a nuclear power plant in the California desert. Teaching and debriefing tips are also provided. (DB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making Skills, Educational Needs, Energy
Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1975
These background papers are written to provide information for the teacher on technical problems that might arise as students carry on various USMES investigations. Background papers are also written which include information about the types of investigations which may provide good opportunities for learning in specific areas. This set includes…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science

Herring, Ron; Weil, Jonathan – Social Studies Review, 1998
Describes the Contemporary World History Project (CWHP), a year-long, two-part program that integrates the study of world problems within a traditional world history curriculum. Outlines the two parts, historical background and a simulation, and the objectives fulfilled by CWHP. Notes the variety of project topics available to teachers. (DSK)
Descriptors: Current Events, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning

DelGaudio, Julian J. – History Computer Review, 2002
Asserts that simulations and multimedia tutorials may become powerful teaching methods when historians better understand how to tailor courseware to their particular courses. Reviews creating and using the computer based historical simulation "Eunice: A Captivity Simulation," and designing the simulation "In Search of Freedom:…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Curriculum Development
Bousquet, Gilles – 1987
A unit in business French in which students create a fictional company is outlined and discussed. In the five- or six-session unit, students follow a series of steps in establishing an enterprise, discuss various aspects of their emerging company, make legal and practical decisions, and reflect on the company's economic environment and long-term…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Business Communication, Course Content, Curriculum Development