The second edition of "Keys to Planning" builds upon the information shared about effective curriculum, unit, and lesson design by introducing current research and thinking related to curriculum design. The information presented in this second edition also captures insights and suggestions from classroom teachers who have attended…

Presents ideas from the Center for Research and Development in Law-Related Education for lesson plans to celebrate the Bill of Rights. The article offers projects, resources, and reproducibles that describe the Bill of Rights and how to teach elementary and secondary students about the subject. (SM)

Presented in this guide are 11 multi-disciplinary ethnic heritage units for use with grades K-6. Included are units on Mexicans, Alabama Indians, the Japanese, black Americans, African and American folklore, the Afro-American struggle for freedom, and the contributions of outstanding blacks to our society. Each unit contains a lesson plan which…

Presented in this guide are 14 multi-disciplinary ethnic heritage units for use with grades 7-12. Included are units for social studies, English, math, music, vocational education, and special education. Each unit contains a lesson plan which lists subject matter, general objectives, a subject overview, and estimated class time. Also listed are…

This manual consists of nine sections that are designed to provide the secondary classroom teacher with the resources necessary to implement and maintain an effective fire prevention education curriculum. The first three sections provide background information including: (1) a synopsis of the fire problem at the national, state, and local level;…

This supplement to the "Bicentennial of the Constitution" highlights the process of the U.S. Constitution's ratification. Chapter 1 provides a chronology of national ratification history dates, a list of state ratification dates, and a list of the individual states' bicentennial ratification commemoration dates. Chapter 2 describes…

A sampling of units or lessons that can be used in integrating career education concepts into instructional activities for the kindergarten through twelfth grade levels are included in this guide. Also included are techniques for establishing cooperative efforts between counselors and teachers. Content is divided into four levels: level…

A collection of promising instructional practices for teachers of limited-English-speaking primary grade students is organized as a series of lessons on planning, classroom management, teaching procedures, and evaluation in a variety of content areas. Examples of basic learning activities intended to serve as a framework for teacher…

Six teaching units which were developed by the 24 institute participants are given. "Wood Identification and Chemistry" covers the physical properties and structural features of hardwoods and softwoods. "Seasoning" explains air drying, kiln drying, and seven special lumber seasoning processes. "Research on Laminates"…

Produced by the Alberta, Canada government, this document encourages educators to promote tolerance, understanding, and respect for diversity in Alberta schools. Chapter 1 presents definitions of basic terminology, while chapter 2 outlines a school's role in creating positive conditions for student growth in understanding human similarities and…

This issue of Update contains four separate geography lesson plans on the topics of: (1) the mobility and interactions of people, goods, and ideas; (2) creating thematic maps and comparing the relative wealth of South American countries; (3) identifying and applying key geographic concepts; and (4) human-environment interactions. Each lesson plan…

The lessons were written to help trainer agents prepare aides for work with families in Extension's Expanded Food and Nutrition Program. The purpose is to enrich the aides' background in food preparation and to provide practical teaching methods that can be used in presenting food preparation information to families. The 21 lessons are an…

Background information and a classroom lesson to help secondary social studies teachers teach about Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) are provided. The first part of the paper discusses the following concerning AFDC: what it is, eligibility and funding, clients, economic aspects, and myths. Structural criticisms that have been made by…

While Appalachian women share many experiences and circumstances in common with American women in general and with rural American women in particular, the economics, social and political history, and circumstances peculiar to the region have forged life experiences for females in Appalachia which merit independent attention. This learning/teaching…

Provides a model reflective inquiry strategy to educate students about the controversy surrounding the proposed ban on tobacco advertising. Presents a 15-day lesson sequence which explores implications for clashes between individual rights and state power, and includes a list of resources for classroom use. (LS)