Secondary vocational-technical education programs in Mississippi are faced with many challenges resulting from sweeping educational reforms at the national and state levels. Schools and teachers are increasingly being held accountable for providing true learning activities to every student in the classroom. This accountability is measured through…

Long Island Sound is an estuary of national significance and provides important economic, recreational, and aesthetic value to the citizens of Connecticut and New York. Investigations have been conducted regarding living marine resources and nutrient loading. However, Long Island Sound is often overlooked as an educational resource. This guide is…

This document presents the core science curriculum standards which must be completed by all students as a requisite for graduation from Utah's secondary schools. Contained within are the elementary and secondary school program of studies and high school graduation requirements. Each course entry for grades 7-12 contains: course title, unit of…

This guide for superintendents, supervisors, and teachers who design curricular programs in music for the local school districts in Pennsylvania is divided into four sections. The first section can be used as a rationale for decision-making in curricular matters. Two topics in this section suggest a philosophical viewpoint for music in…

This document discusses the framework for civic education in Estonia. Objectives of civic education in Estonia come from the traditional beliefs of Estonian society, the new demands of social change, standards established by the Council of Europe, and experiences of neighboring countries. The main objective of civic education is to teach a new…

This is the first part of a two-part position paper, updating an 1986 position statement, developed by the Illinois Art Education Association for the elementary, middle-level, and secondary schools in the state of Illinois. Part 1, the "Introductory Statement," highlights the contemporary context of educational reform as an opportunity…

This curriculum guide begins with an introduction, course description, and description of the occupation of commercial fish farmer. A course outline covers five units: starting a business, establishing the fish farm, managing the enterprise, harvesting the fish, and administering the business. For each unit, the following are provided: terminal…

This document lists the mathematics education goals for the end of grade three in New Hampshire schools. The main areas of goals and outcomes include: problem solving and reasoning; communication and connections; numbers, numeration, and operations; geometry and measurement; and data analysis. Each section contains curriculum goals, purpose,…

Fine arts, defined as visual and performing arts, are basic subjects with content that can be taught, learned, and evaluated. As part of the core curriculum, every pre-K through 12 student in Missouri should be taught a balanced, comprehensive, and sequential arts program by certified fine arts teachers. Knowledge-based programs must have…

The typical textbook for the basic course fails to integrate the broad range of topics it introduces to the new student of communication. One way of addressing this problem would be to use feature films in the course, such as "Wall Street,""True Colors,""Other People's Money,""Milagro Beanfield War," and…

This packet contains 21 lessons, each providing ideas and teaching activities to accompany a specific story or book to be used to teach economic concepts. The booklet contains practical, classroom-tested lesson plans to use with popular children's stories. The economic concepts used in this curriculum are identified in "Indiana's Social…

Developed for Manitoba (Canada) educators, this guide is designed to assist teachers and administrators in the implementation of a K-12 art program. Among the goals outlined are: (1) teachers should emphasize major components of the art program, including skills and concepts central to art education; (2) teachers need to give feedback about the…

This curriculum guide provides the means for elementary students to develop an understanding and appreciation of drama as an integral part of the educational process. It concentrates on the process rather than the product of dramatic art, and provides a sequential progression of ideas, exercises, and strategies which can be adapted by teachers to…

This publication was designed to provide teachers with guidance in offering instruction in Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) prevention education to students in the public and non-public schools of Virginia. This publication provides information that will help educators meet the needs of students in grades…

This guide provides illustrated examples of classroom learning centers designed for use with migrant students. Designating learning centers in the classroom is an effective way to introduce, develop, and reinforce skills in an enjoyable way. The learning centers described in this guide can be made from: (1) fabric boards (large); (2) fabric boards…