Once an actor or actress has gained experience with basic stage movement and speech, convincing character portrayal may be the next skill to be developed. This package is designed to provide a deeper understanding of character development through careful reading, research, thought, and experimentation. The two related lessons--from research to…

The author presents a series of lessons planned for group discussion, the objectives of which are to help individuals discover that their childhood experiences affect their self-concepts and to promote positive self-concepts in children that they may encounter. (MF)

A complete lesson suitable for high school Spanish classes. A passage is presented, on which comprehension and vocabulary exercises are based. The grammar section deals with the subjunctive with "si" and the gerund and is accompanied by many exercises. (Text is in Spanish.) (AMH)

A week-by-week readiness program for preschool and early primary children. (Editor)

The planning of foreign language teaching must be based on a theory of instruction specifically geared to foreign language learning. The approach of the "Berlin School" is recommended. Proceeding inductively from content and methodological concepts, the communicative goal can be defined. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Offers a lesson which is designed to help twelfth grade American Government students understand the process and dilemmas of congressional reapportionment or redistricting. Includes objectives, teaching procedures and a map of an imaginary state showing districts and their populations. (JDH)

Nicolas Poussin's painting, "The Holy Family," is used to help secondary students comprehend the power, mystery, and significance of classical 17th century Western painting. Includes suggestions for classroom activities. (BR)

Some reasons why simple ideas in projective geometry should have a place in the elementary school curriculum are suggested. Then, seven lessons on projective geometry that were taught to a class of 10-year-olds are described. (MNS)

Describes a teacher-developed lesson for high school students dealing with the origin of the Hawaiian Islands. The lesson, which consists of six steps and a homework assignment, is designed for a single class period of 45 minutes. (RM)

Offers a lesson plan for teaching grade six about the Supreme Court. The lesson includes several situations in which students decide if laws have been broken. (BSR)

Provides a two-day lesson plan that helps students examine the unrecognized role women played during the Revolutionary War and their total absence during the Constitutional Convention. (BSR)

Intended to help teachers provide effective instruction about the economic concept of inflation, this article focuses on (1) a teaching strategy to introduce inflation in a concrete, dynamic way; and (2) topical suggestions for both general inquiry and exploration of the social-psychological dimensions of inflation. Provides a list of 12…

Presents a lesson on Roger Brown's 1974 piece of art entitled "Autobiography in the Shape of Alabama (Mammy's Door)." This lesson is intended to introduce students in grades K-3 to personal symbolism and analysis of art by a living artist. (BSR)

Presents two lesson plans for grades 5-9 which are meant to increase student's legal literacy. The first lesson covers contracts and includes a comic strip which illustrates contract law. The second deals with warranties and why they are important. Included are examples of product warranties. (GEA)

Uses a discussion of the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment and a case study entitled "Search and Seizure at a Rock Concert" to teach secondary students about privacy, property, and justice. Examines exceptions to the Fourth Amendment and describes "probable cause" as it relates to searches. (GEA)