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Hinrichs, Roy S., Comp. – 1974
The manual provides industrial arts instructors with information necessary to introduce and teach the metric system to their students. The instructional unit is based on a project, the building of a model automobile racer propelled by a carbon dioxide cartridge. To add interest and enthusiasm, Statewide racing competition in which students may…
Descriptors: Industrial Arts, Junior High Schools, Metric System, Models
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Hoffman, Jan C. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A fifth- and sixth-grade project is described that requires each student to build a bridge to specified dimensions using only specified materials. (MK)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Construction Needs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Delaware Univ., Newark. Coll. of Education. – 1974
This activity is designed for secondary school students. The process of constructing a model solar building includes consideration of many fundamental scientific principles, such as the nature of heat, light, electricity, and energy conversion technology. When the model solar building is completed, there are numerous possibilities for the use of…
Descriptors: Building Design, Energy, Energy Conservation, Instructional Materials
McLeod, Ricki – 1975
Outward Bound (OB) backpacking and Nordic ski programs aim to integrate humanistic goals (i.e., personal awareness and understanding and compassion for others) with the school's curriculum. Program goals fall in three areas--personal, group, and academic. In designing a successful course which will achieve the goals, there are several phases, all…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Bibliographies, Charts, Clothing
Missouri Univ., Columbia. – 1978
Based on an analysis of problems in Missouri's distributive education programs, labor market needs, and a literature review, this report introduces three models developed for area vocational-technical schools. Basic guidelines are suggested for specialized and performance-based programs. The performance-based programs encompass the following…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Career Exploration, Competency Based Education, Cooperative Education