In this article, the subject-matter and method of history are explored in order to provide perspectives for designing teaching-learning activities for the study of the subject. A model unit exemplifies the methodologies described. (Author/WI)

This book provides a rationale for focal points for each grade level, prekindergarten-8. Focal points are important mathematical topics that represent major areas of content emphasis. Building on "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics," this publication is presented to begin a dialogue on what is important at particular levels…

Presented is a statement of goals and objectives for mathematics education for kindergarten through grade eight by the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. Directions and priorities are established and more specific instructional objectives for the listed grade levels are emphasized. The major program goals listed are: Number Awareness,…

This speech communication curriculum guide is designed to provide a comprehensive oral language curriculum, to suggest ways for integrating oral activities into other curriculum areas, and to stimulate ideas for using oral language in a holistic rather than a fragmentary learning environment. Following an introductory chapter on "creating the…

This report presents the results of surveys of Montana schools at all levels that offered business and office education subjects or units of instruction. Business education leaders from other states--representatives of the National Association of Business Teacher Education--were also surveyed. Chapter I is an introduction. Chapter II contains the…

Presented in outline form, this curriculum guide lists the educational goals and objectives for Arizona elementary and secondary courses of study in United States history and Arizona history. The purposes of the guide are to present the minimum content of study for the individual subject areas and to serve as the educational content criteria for…

The Healthful Living Education program promotes behaviors that contribute to a healthful lifestyle and improved quality of life for all students. This curriculum, when fully integrated, supports and reinforces the goals and objectives of its two major components--health and physical education. When the concepts of these two areas are integrated,…

This curriculum guide defines the role and objectives of the art program in the Akron Public Schools at all grade levels. Following a foreword on the role of the art teacher, materials are divided into three sections. Section I outlines the art program at the elementary level. The philosophy of elementary art and the four developmental stages of…

Designed for use in grades 6, 7, and 8, this curriculum guide provides 11 individual units for teaching Kentucky history and geography with the recommended text "Kentucky Heritage" published by Steck-Vaughn. Unit titles are The Blue Grass State, Early Explorations of Kentucky, Development of the Government of Kentucky, The Constitution…

This is a revision and update of an earlier curriculum guide designed to meet the needs of educators in implementing education for peace and justice (EPJ) in both public and religious school systems. The guide is divided into four parts, with an introductory essay presenting the goals for an EPJ program. Goals of the program include: developing…