Teachers and curriculum specialists are exposed to many ideas from educational leaders, but it is difficult to know which ones can be transformed into meaningful learning experiences in the classroom. "Concept-Based Instruction": (1) Helps educators translate the works of leading educational thinkers into concept-based units; (2) Draws…

This career exploration unit on candle making is one of several resulting from the rural southwestern Colorado CEPAC Project (Career Education Process of Attitude Change). This lesson plan consists of (1) five unit objectives (to understand how candles are made, to create an interest in candle making, to realize man is progressive in understanding…

This career exploration instructional unit on Navajo rug weaving is one of several resulting from the rural southwestern Colorado CEPAC Project (Career Education Process of Attitude Change). This unit consists of (1) five unit objectives (to recognize the importance of sheep in the Indians' life, to realize the time required to prepare wool for…

This unit for elementary school students (grade 5) provides materials for about five class periods. Emphasized are language arts and social studies activities related to ships and seaways. Activities include topics on common vessels, shipping routes, navigational guides, and art and writing related to field experiences. A number of transparency…

This unit is designed for elementary school students in grades 3-6. The unit emphasizes the study of ships and history associated with sea travel and transportation. Included in the unit are instructional materials, evaluation materials, selected references, and transparency masters. Activities stress social studies and language arts knowledge and…

This learning experience is designed to be used as a short introduction to energy studies. Included are background material (to be read by students), classroom discussion ideas, classroom activity (teacher's guide and student worksheet); and selected references. (RH)

This report records the conception, development, and implementation of a black studies course for elementary students. Problems encountered, methods for student selection, and suggestions for approaching such a course are explained in detail. Short histories and perspectives of the course content (pre-colonial Africa, slavery, and civil rights)…

This unit was designed for use by secondary school students in social studies classes. Materials are provided for four class periods. Emphasized is exploitation of mineral, food, and animal resources found in the sea. Included are suggestions to the teacher, student activities, assessment materials, and a selective bibliography. (RH)

Superport is a learning experience which requires students to examine how a superport and its related industries will affect the marine environment of a given geographical area. The activity is designed to provide roles for up to 90 students. The simulation begins with the students defining factors that might be related to the installation of a…

This manual was developed to prepare middle school students to investigate environmental problems using primary or secondary sources of information. The modular design attempts to teach students process skills of research. These skills are interdisciplinary, including science, social studies and language arts skills such as written communication,…

Five units are designed to assist kindergarten teachers in developing and implementing social studies programs which focus on introducing children to the world, its resources, and its peoples. Designed as a readiness program to help prepare kindergarten children for the primary grade social studies program, these units identify instructional…

With a concentration on the experience of eight ethnic immigrant groups in America (Afro-Americans, Chicanos, German Americans, Greek Americans, Italian Americans, Lithuanian Americans, Polish Americans, Serbian Americans), this curriculum guide consists of different activities designed to be completed within 40 minutes. In addition to an outline…

The essential thrust of the fourth grade unit of the FICSS series (Focus on Inner City Social Studies -- see SO 008 271) is to enable students to understand man from an anthropological perspective. The first unit of the fourth grade level deals specifically with the origins of man, the origins of the races of man, the races of man, and races in…

This is one of a series of units for environmental education developed by the Highline Public Schools. The unit is designed to be used with intermediate grade elementary school pupils. The intent of the 10 lessons is to provide activities that create a positive inner environment for each child so that effectiveness in the immediate and global…

This is one of a series of units for environmental education developed by the Highline Public Schools. This unit was written for seventh-grade students in anthropology. The six lessons and suggested activities will take from 15 to 30 days to complete. Each lesson includes the concept of the lesson, materials needed, notes to the teacher,…