The glossary is one of twenty in various subject areas of vocational education designed to assist the student in vocabulary mastery for particular vocational education courses. They are part of the Vocational Reading Power Project, Title III, E.S.E.A. This glossary is for a course in industrial electricity. It is divided into two parts: one…

The document is one of five summary reports, all part of a Pre-Technical Curriculum Planning Project for secondary students who aspire to technical employment or post secondary technical education. This report represents the results of an assessment of the northeast Florida area's technical occupations in engineering and industrial fields. A…

Iron and steel and pulp and paper industries, two representatives of American industry, are selected in this teacher's guide for the study of industrial pollution and current pollution control efforts. The resource unit is intended to provide the teacher with basic information that will aid classroom review of these problems. Both industries are…

This unit was developed to introduce secondary students to the many facets of a typical, large manufacturing plant - the Topeka Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company - in an effort to increase awareness of sound environmental practices in industry. Its five major foci include the production of tires and quality control procedures; applications of…

Environmental problems created by the automobile and intensified rapidly over the past three decades are studied in this teacher's guide. The resource unit is intended to provide the teacher with basic information that will aid classroom review of these problems. With efficient and effective transportation as a goal, topics focus on transportation…

Problems associated with energy production and power are studied in this teacher's guide to better understand the impact of man's energy production on the environment, how he consumes energy, and in what quantities. The resource unit is intended to provide the teacher with basic information that will aid classroom review of these problems. Topics…

This booklet on economics is one in a series on environmental education for grades K-12. The activities explore economic systems, levels of benefits, and the use of the cost/benefit equation to assess the value of technology in modifying the environmental quality. Four basic behavioral objectives are developed with subject areas and activities.…

This booklet on technology is one of a series in environmental education for grades K-12. The activities in this booklet are concerned with the societal and environmental costs of technology. Three basic behavioral objectives are listed with activity options and appropriate subject areas. Information for the nine activities includes materials and…

This is one of a series of units for environmental education developed by the Highline Public Schools. This unit on technology, the environment, natural resources, and human values, is designed for upper grade elementary school pupils. Each of the 10 lessons is designed for a 1-2 hour period of time. Each lesson includes the concept of the lesson,…

This booklet on economics is one of a series in environmental education for grades K-12. The activities in this booklet are concerned with the relationship of the standard of living to the level of technology and economic system developed by a society. The role of economics in determining environmental quality is also assessed. Three basic…

This booklet on technology is one of a series in environmental education for grades K-12. It is concerned with the relationship of technology to the use of resources and the effect of technology on the environment. Four basic concepts are listed, along with behavioral objectives, subject areas, key words, and definitions for each. The three…

Citizen use of our nation's industrial products has led to increased pollution problems and demand for diminishing energy reserves. In an attempt to encourage intelligent cooperation among science, industry, government and all citizens, this unit was developed to introduce secondary science students to the many facets of the electrical production…

Part of a sequential series of curriculum units in environmental education for grades 4 through 12, this sixth grade curriculum guide focuses on man's effect upon the environment. Extensive classroom activities and field trips introduce the student to population, technology, pollution, natural resources, responsibility, career opportunities, and…

Defining industrial communications as the study of methods of originating, developing, and transmitting ideas and information as related to industry and society, the document presents a study of the total system, broken down into the subsystems of originals, reproduction methods, and products. The teacher developed curriculum guide seeks to…