A review of the materials included in the Self-Paced Investigations for Elementary Science (SPIES) program, developed by Silver Burdett Company, is provided. In summary SPIES strongly reflects the strategies and format of Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS). (SL)

Efforts to obtain funding for Asian American programing for children are described. A curriculum outline for the programing is included. (DB)

This document, written in French, represents the final version of the curriculum for the study of French as a first language in Alberta's secondary schools. The curriculum addresses the following skills: Oral communication (listening, interaction, presentation); reading; and writing. An appendix provides a variety of charts, tables,…

This document, written French, represents the final version of the curriculum for the study of French as a first language in Alberta's secondary schools. The curriculum addresses the following skills: Oral communication (listening, interaction, presentation); reading; and writing. An annex provides a variety of charts, tables, questionnaires, and…

The purpose of this document is to assist district and state level people in developing new science and/or mathematics curriculum frameworks and/or revising existing frameworks. This analysis tool is intended to stimulate discussion among state and local groups about potential components of a curriculum framework and to assist in the process of…

Population issues are interconnected to many of the most pressing concerns of today, nine of which are addressed on the front of the wallchart included in this guide. The activities in this guide allow students to explore these topics in order to better understand the significance of our current demographic milestone for society and the…

Providing a description of what Mississippi students should know and do in English, language arts, and reading classrooms from kindergarten through twelfth grade, this curriculum framework addresses the interrelatedness of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing with the intent to raise expectations for student performance in the…

This guidebook is a resource to help teachers and administrators sort through options in implementing local law-related education programs. The guidebook provides course outlines, lessons for classroom use, and descriptions of ancillary components as well as general information. The ancillary components, lessons, and linkages to Florida's Sunshine…

With the passage of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998, career and technical education in Colorado entered a new era. This monograph presents the five-year plan for the use of federal vocational funds during fiscal years 2000-2005. As one of a series of plans that interrelate and establish a vision for the Colorado…

This guide lists nearly 200 character development programs in Idaho public schools. The guide first provides a map of Idaho's six geographical regions, each of which contains between four and nine school districts. It then provides for each character development program in each school district the following information: the program, the school,…

Presents annotated bibliographies of curriculum guides and instructional materials available for purchase or exchange from 24 school districts throughout the United States. (RB)

The purpose of this article is to indicate some of the more useful materials and training programs for teaching about the judicial process. (KM)

The teaching of history can be enriched through the use of films about historical subjects and films which are embodiments of various aspects of history. A typical course outline and a list of suitable films are included. (CH)

Discusses ways to let music add a new dimension to a science lesson on dinosaurs. (GB)

Teacher uses Mother Goose rhymes to help children acquire basic math skills. Did you ever think of Baa Baa Black Sheep in terms of sets? (Author/GB)