Article lists a series of objectives, background content, activities, references; and examples of measuring devices for use in the classroom and relating to the current energy crisis. (GB)

This curriculum guide for developing musical behaviors in grades K-6 offers a model for moving the young child from basic knowledge attainments to higher levels of musical behavior. A procedure for developing and implementing course objectives is outlined. Concepts/skills to be acquired at given levels are provided to assist teachers and…

This curriculum guide contains 14 units for a course on nursing principles and skills needed by practical nurses. The 14 units of instruction cover the following: (1) using medical terminology; (2) practicing safety procedures; (3) using the nursing process for care planning; (4) using infection control techniques; (5) preparing a patient…

A model is presented to aid language teachers in organizing a work unit from any one of a variety of textbooks to accomodate large- and small-group instruction. (Author/PP)

This curriculum guide outlines a composition program for high school English and contains individual lesson plans divided by grade level from nine through twelve. The outline presents the specific areas of composition to be dealt with throughout the year, with individual lesson plans designed to aid the teacher in accomplishing stated objectives.…

The purpose of this curriculum guide is to prepare laboratory aide instructors to teach behind-the-wheel instruction to beginning drivers. The guide is designed with 12 specific instructional lessons to be conducted in conjunction with the scheduled driver education program. Each lesson follows a typical format that includes the following…

This guide is designed to provide teacher-coordinators with: (1) guidance in the selection of subjects to teach, (2) a suggested sequence of instruction, (3) suggested time allotments for each subject area, (4) ideas for compiling a teaching curriculum, and (5) a glossary of standard terms used in distributive education. Compiled of the teaching…

Guidelines for planning, organizing, developing, and producing a curriculum guide for a vocational course are presented, beginning with the decision to prepare a curriculum guide through the statement of purpose, scope of the course, and content. Detailed instructions for a recommended format, printing, and binding are included. (MF)

This paper is a description of a college course in structural design, which in this case serves as the capstone of the program in Civil Engineering Technology at the College of Staten Island (New York). Fourteen weeks of class lecture topics, activities, and assignments are delineated. Coverage includes building codes, loads calculation,…

The suggested curriculum guide for law enforcement (police science) programs was designed to assist those responsible for implementing a course of study that is becoming a job requirement prior to employment in police service. Law enforcement education programs are discussed in terms of background, police roles, employment opportunities, and…

The introductory section of the first of two related guides provides information that describes and assists in teaching a curriculum on HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). The introduction discusses the scope of the problem and includes an overview of the curriculum, a review of teaching strategies,…

This experimental course of study for high school students was designed to prepare teenage consumers to understand the choice of products and services offered in the marketplace and to make their choices wisely. Billions of dollars annually are spent by teenagers on merchandise and services. The need for a course in consumer education is so…

The instructor's guide provides eight detailed lesson plans for instructing military personnel in the preparation of their U.S. Income Tax Returns. The plans cover the following subjects: requirements for filing returns of income and declaration of estimated tax; exemptions; gross income; exclusions and deductions to arrive at adjusted gross…

To assist States in implementing Highway Safety Program Standard 18, "Accident Investigation and Reporting", the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funded an instructor training program for a new occupational field in highway safety, accident investigation technician. The Center for Vocational and Technical Education executed this…

There continues to be oppression among female athletes, even after the enactment of Title IX in 1972. Female athletes in secondary schools deal with low self-esteem, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, and depression. Female athletes struggle with societal pressures to maintain a model-like figure, while trying to train and perform for…