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Crosby, Sandra G. – 1972
The program description gives basic information on the one-year social studies course focusing on anthropology, designed primarily for intermediate-grade (4-6) students but applicable to secondary students. While the long range objective is for students to contemplate the nature of man and the forces that shape his humanity, some terminal…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Anthropology, Course Content, Course Objectives
Ku, Charlotte – 1988
This paper focuses on the teaching of international law in the University of Virginia's (Charlottesville) Department of Government and Foreign Affairs. It highlights the international law curriculum as part of the Foreign Affairs Department's course offerings and describes the purposes and objectives of courses in this curriculum. Problems that…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Higher Education
Bye, Margaret – 1972
The description provides information on the elementary social studies one-year program designed for use as the basis of curriculum or as a supplement to an existing program. A long term goal is for students to develop democratic human relations. Terminal objectives include affective and cognitive developments, helping students to understand the…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education

Danielson, Kathy Everts – Social Studies, 1989
Describes 20 trade books to aid teachers in the development of social studies concepts. Suggests ways to use these books to extend lesson units by emphasizing formation of concepts and generalizations, integrating social sciences, clarifying values, achieving objectives, and maintaining of objectivity in discussing societal conflict. (KO)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Concept Formation, Course Objectives, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Milwaukee Public Schools, WI. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1972
This is a teacher's guide for a seventh grade social studies course designed to help students better understand themselves by examining the physical aspects and the social systems of the world. Background information, objectives, and a course outline are provided in the introduction. For each unit of the course there is an introduction and…
Descriptors: Activity Units, American Culture, American Studies, Course Content

Pratt, Francis E. – 1976
This paper discusses the need for teaching about aging as part of the school curriculum; examines some of the important issues about aging in American society; relates aging to the various disciplines of the social sciences; and suggests teaching strategies, learning activities, and resources materials for grades K-12. The first chapter answers…
Descriptors: Age Groups, Case Studies, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development

Singleton, Laurel R. – Social Studies, 1997
Identifies and discusses six themes for teaching "History and Nature of Science and Technology" developed by a teacher enhancement workshop. The themes are designed to provide instructional guidelines for teachers developing courses in this area. Includes sample project descriptions, learning outcomes, and instructional activities. (MJP)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction

Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. – 1976
Methods are presented for organizing and implementing consumer education for grades K-12. The handbook is based on the premise that consumer education should be integrated in the total curriculum. Consumer education is defined as the preparation of individuals in the skills, concepts, and understandings required for maximum use of and satisfaction…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Course Objectives, Course Organization, Curriculum Design
Adler, Richard R., Ed. – 1970
Reflecting the increased interest in humanities programs for elementary, middle, and secondary schools, this book provides descriptions of humanities programs developed by 35 schools throughout the country. Although the selection of programs represents a variety of approaches (e.g., some open to only high-ability students, others designed for low…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Cultural Context, Elementary Education
Jungblom, Edwin N. – 1971
The publication contains exercises on population education which can be used in social studies and science classes in grades 4-7. Although the language of the material is geared to the intermediate grades, the exercises can easily be adapted for primary, high school, and adult education. The publication's major objective is to change the lifestyle…
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Demography, Elementary Education
National Center for Resource Recovery, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1974
This guide, one component of the Resource Recovery Education Kit (see SO 007 866 for a description), contains ideas and activities for teaching about solid waste disposal in secondary level social studies classes. Among the course objectives are the following: (1) to explore the impact of our society on the problem of solid waste and the need for…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Community Study, Conservation (Environment), Course Objectives
Baltimore City Public Schools, MD. – 1973
The social studies curriculum guide for levels K-6 focuses on urban studies emphasizing the effect of urban living on a multi-ethnic population. The ultimate program goal is to develop children who will become action-oriented and responsible decision makers. An inquiry method of teaching is used throughout the course. The foci for grades K-6 are…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, City Government, Course Objectives, Curriculum Guides
Stahl, Robert J.; Ring, Mary – 1973
The ideas and theories of Immanuel Velikovsky are introduced to social studies teachers and a nine-week minicourse designed to investigate his theories is reported. The contradictions and inconsistencies that Velikovsky found between the events as recorded in original records of the ancient Middle East and the chronological timetable of this…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Course Objectives, Critical Thinking, Historical Criticism
Regional Center for Educational Training, Hanover, NH. – 1970
The student and subject oriented course outline of study for kindergarten through grade six was developed by the Social Studies Program of Title III ESEA Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Center for Regional Innovation. It is intended for sequential use in the Upper Valley Schools of New Hampshire and Vermont. A primary objective of the course is that…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Course Objectives, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
Pinellas County District School Board, Clearwater, FL. – 1976
Interdisciplinary social studies units on land use and social action for eighth and ninth grade students are provided. Although specifically written for students living in Pinellas County, Florida, the units can be adapted easily for teaching about land use in general and/or land use in one's own community. The overall objective is to help…
Descriptors: Community Study, Course Objectives, Environmental Education, Grade 8
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