This curriculum guide for the K-6 mathematics program for Manitoba schools was developed as part of an overall revision of mathematics programs for Manitoba schools and is designed to articulate with the new guide for grades 7-9. Included in this document are: (1) an overview of formal number work, concepts, and skills, grades 1-6; (2) a general…

This curriculum guide for the grades 7-9 mathematics program for Manitoba schools was developed as part of an overall revision of mathematics programs for Manitoba schools and is designed to articulate with the existing guide for grades K-6 and the proposed guides for grades 10-12. Included are: (1) a general overview of the program, including…

The guidelines are designed to aid schools in developing their own curriculum guides and to assist teachers in planning courses, units of work, and daily classroom activities. The emphasis is on objectives designed to produce linguistic competencies and cultural knowledge. Because the primary objective of Latin instruction relates to achievement…

This guide is designed to be another segment of the total educational program established by state administration and mandated by the Louisiana Legislature in both the accountability and assessment and the competency-based education laws. This document outlines a course of instruction based on thirty weeks of school, which provides six weeks of…

This guide to mathematics education is designed to provide direction for teachers and administrators in the development and evaluation of school mathematics programs. The skills and knowledge of mathematics are seen by the Hawaii Department of Education to be of significant importance in our society, with the Department assuming primary…

A general framework is presented for the Sheridan School District K-12 social studies curriculum. The guide is arranged into three sections: rationale, goals and objectives, and scope and sequence. The rationale section emphasizes that students should develop awareness of individual rights and responsibilities, cope with the problems of our…

Designed to enable elementary school teachers to introduce the study of technoology to their students, this curriculum guide is divided into seven sections. Following the introduction, this guide includes a program rationale, curriculum goals, a model of the content structure of technology, an instructional format, and grade-level themes with…

This document is a statement of the basic music skills that Kentucky students should develop. This skills list does not replace any locally developed curriculum. It is intended as a guide for local school districts in Kentucky in their development of a detailed K-12 curriculum. The skills presented are considered basic to a sound education program…

This document is designed to show the connection among several initiatives of the Florida legislature in calling for changes to bring about reform at the school level and improvement in the delivery of social studies instruction at the classroom level. The document provides a picture of how this program of study can meet the goals of the Florida…

Intended as a resource for kindergarten teachers, administrators, parents, and those who develop curriculum, this handbook is designed to assist local school districts in planning and administering kindergarten programs. Consisting of three distinct sections, each with its separate cover, the handbook provides: (1) a guide to curriculum…

Intended for use in conjunction with the guidebook, "Early Childhood Education in South Carolina," this book of experiential activities aims to help kindergarten teachers plan an appropriate program for their children. Each activity described realizes one of the 18 objectives for kindergarten that were adopted by the South Carolina State…

This guide to second language instruction is intended to help teachers implement the state's goal-based educational model. The material is presented in two parts: (1) planning instruction in second languages, and (2) performing in second languages. Part One provides information on the reasons for studying a foreign language, program and course…

This guide to Wisconsin's academic standards for environmental education describes the process and development of state environmental standards. Designed for administrators, school board members, and teachers, the guide explains the purpose and goals of creating standards and contains a brief history of environmental education in Wisconsin. The…

This is the second edition of a curriculum guide for elementary school mathematics. It is one of a series intended to serve as a model for Alaskan school districts as they develop and review their curriculum documents. Listed are topics and concepts, learning outcomes and objectives, and sample learning activities. The learning activities are…

This curriculum guide for physical education is intended for use in grades 1-7 in the early French immersion program. It is a translation of the regular physical education program and a compilation of references and supplementary teaching material. It is noted that because of the comparative lack of references in French, much of the reference…