Described are current trends in the social and behavioral sciences intended to meet the needs of the educational community. The projects listed include studies in anthropology, sociology, political science, history, geography, foreign area studies, economics, international relations, and environmental education. Part I of the directory lists…

This directory, a companion to ALERT Sourcebook of Elementary Curricula, Programs, and Projects, provides a list of schools that are currently using the various Sourcebook programs and that are willing to receive visitors or answer inquiries. This list is not comprehensive but is geographically representative. Organized by subject matter, the…

The first of two indexes of educational research and development projects in the United Kingdom is arranged alphabetically by institution conducting the work. Each entry gives the name of the project, the financing organization, the name of the project director, and notes on the status of the project (completed, feasibility study, or in progress).…

This directory lists 111 curriculum development projects in social studies and social science education at precollege levels. For each entry information is presented concerning the project director, name and address, the purposes of the project, a summary of what the project has done or intends to do, the grade level, the subject area, and the…

This pamphlet is a directory of projects supported by the Division of Pre-College Education in Science, National Science Foundation (NSF), fiscal year 1970. Programs are listed in four categories: 1) Curriculum Activities: curriculum development projects; 2) Implementation Activites: Resource Personnel Workshops to implement NSF curriculum…

An inquiry-conceptual program framework for social studies education is described. Guidelines for implementation of the suggested program are set forth, and a model for planning the basic sequence of learning experiences is developed. Effective teaching/learning techniques are outlined. An annotated list of elementary social studies materials and…

Interest in law-related citizenship education has grown enormously in the past few years. This directory is the result of a survey of school-related law and citizenship projects, and is intended to provide information about projects and prevent duplication of effort. Arranged alphabetically by states, the description of each project includes…

In February 1971, the Center for War/Peace Studies hosted a consultation of educators concerned with improving the teaching of the international dimension of education at all levels with particular emphasis on matters that affect war, peace, conflict, and change. The participants felt strongly that a survey of what actually existed in the field…

This document is a directory of projects supported by the Division of Pre-College Education in Science, National Science Foundation, fiscal year 1971. Programs are listed in four categories: 1) Curriculum Activities: curriculum development projects; 2) Implementation Activities: Resource Personnel Workshops to implement curriculum projects; 3)…

The movement to introduce law studies in the schools has gained great momentum since 1972. This directory describes law-related educational activities and programs K-12 being conducted throughout the United States. In an effort to prevent duplication of effort by providing information about projects, this second edition updates the first by the…

The objective of this paper is to bring information about 40 social studies/social science centers and projects up to date as of late spring 1971. This publication differs from the directories and summaries of the projects begun in the late 1960's in that the reports are based on personal interviews between the Social Science Education Consortium…

LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY STATES ARE THE DEMONSTRATION CENTERS SELECTED BY THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON TEACHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1967. THE ANNOTATED LISTING OF 205 SELECTED DEMONSTRATION CENTERS IDENTIFIES THE SCHOOL OR SCHOOLS AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS TAKING PART IN EACH PROJECT, PROVIDES CONTACT PERSONS,…

A questionnaire was sent to 350 people representing heads of Federal agencies dealing with education, all state commissioners of education, superintendents of schools of the largest cities, heads of selected professional education organizations, outstanding community leaders, university researchers, directors of some ERIC clearinghouses, regional…

This report is a guide to ESEA Title III programs in Massachusetts. Forty-six programs are described; these programs concern, among many other topics, curriculum development, bilingual education, inservice teacher training, interdisciplinary programs, individualized instruction, learning and behavior problems, and environmental study. In addition…

The objective of this manual is to provide analyses of curriculum materials that will allow administrators, curriculum coordinators, methods teachers, and classroom teachers to select materials which are appropriate to their needs and situation. Materials included here reflect the three major categories of innovative social studies curriculum…