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Skamp, Keith; Green, Jodie – Teaching Science, 2022
This paper, the second in a series of three, explores the representation of Earth System Science (ESS) in the Australian Curriculum (ACARA, 2018a)) through the Cross Curriculum Priority area of Sustainability and the Australian Curriculum: Science (F-12), with a focus on F-10. Part I (in Teaching Science, 68.1) overviewed the current…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Earth Science, Science Curriculum, Sustainability
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Tomlinson, Joel; Johnson, Etahe; Chesser, Cole; Moore, Jonathan – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2020
The automated water filtration design challenge integrates computer programming and basic electronics concepts through the SIMILAR systems engineering design process. The SIMILAR systems design process is to state the problem, investigate alternatives, model the system, integrate the system, launch the system, assess performance, and reevaluate…
Descriptors: Automation, Water, Water Quality, Design
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O'Toole, Catriona – Health Education, 2017
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to scrutinise two ostensibly disparate approaches to school-based mental health promotion and offer a conceptual foundation for considering possible synergies between them. Design/methodology/approach: The paper examines current conceptualisations of child and youth mental health and explores how these inform…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Intervention
Dane, Elizabeth – 1986
The paper presents an analysis of learning disabilities (LD) issues from a systems perspective. Noted are the possible causative factors, different manifestations of the condition, and maturational delays in age appropriate ego functioning. Difficulties of parenting a handicapped child are said to be magnified for families with limited resources.…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Disabilities
Lee, Hyongyong – 2002
The systems approach provides a framework for integrating different scientific disciplines. This approach is used often in Earth Systems Education. This ERIC Digest describes the systems theory and its influence on science education. (Contains 16 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Thompson, Patricia J. – 1982
This paper presents a model and conceptual framework for textbook research. The model will help scholars from a variety of disciplines approach textbook research from a common theoretical grounding and later compare and synthesize their findings using agreed-upon categories and a shared vocabulary. The author first describes two rudimentary models…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Duhart, Wana L. – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2007
This book is a roadmap for developing collaborative strategies that integrate the knowledge, ideas, expertise, resources, networks, and systems of the nonprofit, private, public, and religious sectors in the transformation of elementary and secondary schools. While most books on school reform focus on micro issues such as curricula,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, School Restructuring, Private Sector, Public Sector
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Frischknecht, Kurt; Brandenburg, Richard – Journal of Environmental Education, 1981
A general overview of the systems approach is provided, including a literature review of its use in general education. Several systems approaches in science-oriented environmental education are examined and used as a basis for proposing guidelines for a systems approach to environmental education. (DC)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, General Education, Guidelines
Peters, Richard – 1986
By tracing major ideas in the evolution of educational history between 1899 and 1985, the document takes readers from the traditional emphasis on citizenship training in social education to the current focus on teaching about the world community and the interdependence of its people and systems--cultural, ecological, economic, linguistic, racial,…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
Mills, Stephen R.; And Others – 1979
This guide is intended to facilitate implementation and infusion of environmental education (EE) programs by presenting guidelines for design of a system. The operations leading to the system and its evaluation are discussed. Two components of the design of the system are specifically treated: (1) EE delivery concerns, and (2) levels of planning.…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Curriculum Development, Delivery Systems, Educational Administration
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Nelson, J. – Social Studies Journal, 1997
Defines global education as learning about those problems and issues that cut across national boundaries and the interconnectedness of systems--ecological, economic, cultural, political, and technological. Briefly reviews some of the issues and approaches of global education. Includes a list of 11 suggestions for creating global awareness in…
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development, Educational Trends
Senesh, Lawrence – 1989
The social science curriculum must be supported by four pillars, the first of which represents value awareness. Social science programs must deal with values in order to help students set goals for themselves as individuals and as members of society. Students should be taught the importance of the values of this democratic society. The second…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Classroom Techniques, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Design
Fintzy, Leonard I. – 1974
The monograph examines the efficacy of using career education as an organizing theme around which education can be unified and by which the relevance of education can be restored to a larger number of persons. A systems approach is recommended; systematic efforts begin with an examination of the student's level of development and proceed on the…
Descriptors: Career Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Needs
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Werner, Walt – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Recommends integrating global education objectives in a low-key manner through the questions and examples that the teacher interjects into classroom discussions. Articulates four foci that can serve as entry points for global education in many discussions. These include moral issues, systems approach, and reflexive inquiry. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Classroom Environment, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Enrichment
Executive Office of the President, Washington, DC. – 1996
Understanding the principles of sustainability and the interdependence of the environment, the economy, and social systems can help individuals learn to make the changes necessary to become effective stewards of natural resources and the environment. This document describes three broad policy recommendations as to how Americans can build concepts…
Descriptors: Action Research, Conservation Education, Ecology, Educational Change