Increasing rates of childhood obesity has prompted calls for comprehensive approaches to school-based physical activity (PA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) development and related contextual issues within a rural Appalachian county using a Systems Approach. A…

CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING HOME AND FAMILY LIVING REQUIRE CHANGES IN THE CURRICULUM AND, CONSEQUENTLY, IN FACILITIES. AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF HOMEMAKING TEACHERS HELPED TO DEVELOP THIS INFORMATION DESIGNED TO ASSIST ARCHITECTS, LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, HOMEMAKING TEACHERS, AND OTHERS IN PLANNING SPACE AND FACILITIES. CONSIDERATION IS…

By cooperating with a nearby data center, an adequate number of keypunch machines were available for offering instruction in both day and evening classes. (CH)

Describes the vicissitudes experienced by a small rural high school agriculture program in northern Illinois in setting up an aquaculture system. (SK)

This discussion of educational changes needed for conversion to the metric system includes ways in which the local curriculum committee can efficiently facilitate the changeover in teaching and in materials. (TA)

Technical Education is a bimonthly supplement to Industrial Arts and Vocational Education. (GB)

Describes an assigned project for an early childhood seminar in which students planned and chose equipment for a hypothetical, quality day care program. (SB)

Some procedures, costs, and results of the Pilot Special Events Child Development Programs in Minneapolis and St. Paul in 1971 and 1972 are reviewed. The program was designed to provide an innovative and stimulating experience for the children of parents attending a political conference. A chapter describing equipment needed includes toys for…

Compiled are three related sets of materials: (1) a discussion of the foundations of a developmental early childhood program for children between 2 1/2 and 6 years of age; (2) guidelines for planning activity areas and providing equipment for children in the early childhood program; and (3) an inventory with approximate prices of equipment and…

THIS BOOKLET EXPLAINS BY PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION HOW MUCH SPACE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ARE NEEDED TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES OF A GOOD DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE MAJOR CLASSROOM, DISPLAY, ADVERTISING, MERCHANDISING, TEACHING, RETAIL OPERATION, COUNSELING AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT ARE LISTED. A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW…