Engineering, the "E" in STEM, is seldom taught as a distinct curriculum subject in English and Welsh schools to pupils under the age of 14 years. This contrasts with design and technology (D&T), taken in this paper to represent the largest contributor to the "T" in STEM (the remainder being taken to be the computing and…

This article reports the outcomes of the first 3 years of an ongoing participatory action research (PAR) project that brought together literacy and content-area teacher educators. The purpose of our collaboration was two-fold: (a) to develop shared understandings or theories related to literacy and the place of literacy instruction in content-area…

Describes a seminar offered at the University of Victoria for students who have taken arts or science degrees rather than degrees in education. Presents key activities used in the seminar, which is designed to provide students with classroom "survival skills." (FL)

Argues that the current presentations of "nationalism" in the Alberta social studies curriculum are archaic and irrelevant. Proposes a more inclusive and critical definition of nationalism and provides some supporting references. Includes four student assignments illustrating and teaching this revised approach to nationalism. (MJP)

Describes learning activities based on a balance of skills development with content in a high school social science department. The model for the program involves selecting the concept; choosing appropriate skills; identifying values and attitudes; and focusing on content that illustrates the concept, skills, and values. (Author/KC)

Activities for gifted math students at North Carolina's Governor's School East are described, including college-level coursework in linear algebra, group theory, probability, and computer programing; guest speakers; small group work; competitive events; committee work; and completion of a challenge course at a nearby camp. (JDD)

Discusses the challenges of sexuality education for students with specific learning disabilities and reviews the content of a program designed to teach human sexuality to this population. The critical role of parents/families is discussed, a course outline is provided, and a list of possible resources is given. (Author/CR)

The module deals mainly with some of the service problems experienced by consumers, examines the causes of some problems, and suggests some solutions, attempting to present the standpoint of the producer as well as the buyer and user. The module may be presented as a semester or part semester course. Organized by expected student understandings,…

The illustrated manual is designed for student use in learning home dishwashing and in preparing for a job as a dishwashing-machine operator. The six parts cover vocabulary, hand dishwashing, machine dishwashing, problems and checks, special treatment of various dishes, and safety tips. The vocabulary section presents an objective and defines 22…

Offers suggestions for keeping the journalism class exciting and the teacher and students enthusiastic. Suggestions include inviting people in the profession to work with students, providing opportunities for publication of journalism students' works, and having students write a news account of a historical news event. (HTH)

A philosophy course designed for gifted eleventh and twelfth grade students is described. Goals of increasing student sensitivity, awareness and logic are discussed, and general classroom procedures outlined. (CL)

Provides a brief discussion of the controversial issue of logging as it relates to the extinction of the spotted owls. Suggests ways to help students understand both sides of the issue. (ZWH)

Materials for a course on Urban Ecology are developed in these two documents which represent the first unit - Technology and Environmental Pollution. The entire course consists of seven units dealing with the many aspects of our way of life that produce an effect on, and in turn affected by, the quality of our physical environment. Unit I treats…

Secondary school driver education courses should provide the student with cognitive and affective learning experiences as well as psychomotor skills. Developed through the cooperation of an advisory committee, workshop group, and other consultants, this curriculum guide is intended to help teachers, supervisors, program administrators and teacher…