This curriculum guide describes an introduction to law-related education for fourth graders in the Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida. Primary goals are described as stimulating competent thinking in children, and developing skills and attitudes that will help children function effectively in decision-making situations. The…

This curriculum guide for teaching the history of Florida is designed as a teaching unit in the Social Studies program for fourth graders in the Duval County Public Schools (Jacksonville). The central theme is "Our Widening World," and the primary idea is how conflict and interdependence brought about the growth and development of…

Instructional materials on fuel and exhaust systems are provided for an auto mechanics course in the motor transportation technology program. Instructor's plans are provided for five units. Each unit consists of instructional and manipulative lessons. The format of an instructional lesson is as follows: the subject, aim, a listing of teaching aids…

Instructional materials on tune-ups are provided for an auto mechanics course in the motor transportation technology program. Instructor's plans are provided for three units. Each unit consists of instructional and manipulative lessons. The format of an instructional lesson is as follows: the subject, aim, a listing of teaching aids and materials,…

This manual presents fourth through sixth grade physical education instructional units and descriptions of learning activities for dance, educational games, and gymnastics for grades 4 to 6. The first section of the manual presents information on incorporating the concept of progression in planning curricula for students. Suggestions are given for…

This document is a collection of materials used in a pre-student teaching practicum in language arts, in which each pre-student teacher is assigned to work with two or three children in the fourth or fifth grade for six lessons combining reading and writing with the use of the computer. The document also includes forms and questionnaires used in…

The manual's purpose is to acquaint physical and occupational therapists with the goals and practices of adapted physical education (PE). The manual delineates the essential difference between therapy and adapted PE in terms of their differing goals for students and separate training and certification of practitioners. The manual then offers a…

This guide to the use of computer software in Spanish second language instruction contains a series of lesson plans based in part on software content. The topics covered by the lesson plans are common to Spanish level 1 and 2 courses, and are intended not as a sequential course but as a reference for teachers. All lessons involve computer use and…

Syllabi, lesson plans, and activities are offered from courses designed to improve the preparation of doctoral candidates bound for college teaching careers. The three graduate-level courses include: (1) Course Design Decisions, which covers evaluating teaching and learning styles, designing syllabi and examinations, selecting textbooks,…

This handbook, designed to help teachers of kindergarten through third grade remodel their own lesson plans, has one basic objective: to demonstrate that it is possible and practical to integrate instruction for critical thinking into the teaching of all subjects. The handbook thoroughly discusses the concept of critical thinking and the…

This handbook, designed to help teachers of fourth through sixth grades remodel their own lesson plans, has one basic objective: to demonstrate that it is possible and practical to integrate instruction for critical thinking into the teaching of all subjects. The handbook thoroughly discusses the concept of critical thinking and the principles…

This resource guide provides information for 13 laboratory experiments designed to be conducted in small schools with limited equipment and materials. For each experiment, the document outlines necessary equipment and materials, experiment procedures, and questions to be answered. The experiments are: (1) studying the properties of water; (2)…

This teaching guide reflects the belief that popular music is an effective tool for teachers to use in presenting social studies lessons to students. Titles of songs representative of popular music from 1955 to 1982 are listed by subject matter and suggest a possible lesson to be used in teaching that particular issue. Subject areas listed…

This manual, designed to assist the beginning secondary school teacher in New York City, focuses on practical day-to-day matters such as discipline, class management, clerical procedures, lesson planning and teaching. Advice is given on: (1) the first day and first week of school; (2) purposes and procedures for the homeroom class; (3) subject…

This manual, designed to assist the beginning elementary school teacher in New York City, focuses on practical day-to-day matters such as discipline, class management, clerical procedures, lesson planning, and the act of teaching. Advice is given on: (1) school organization and routines; (2) schedules and activities for the first days; (3) student…