This curriculum outline is a compilation of student learning objectives for modules 15-25 of the military-developed basic electricity and electronics course. The course is one of a number of military-developed curriculum packages selected for adaptation to vocational instructional and curriculum development in civilian settings. For each module,…

This guide presents lesson plans for the teaching of mathematics within the biomedical curriculum. It is designed to accompany the student text. Lessons concentrate on biomedical applications of the subject mathematical techniques, and are designed to be taught in close cooperation with the science lessons of the curriculum. Each lesson plan…

This collection of activities uses outdoor education and field trips to teach concepts of multi-disciplinary interest along with lessons in ecology and environment. Teaching modules usually include information on grade level, main subject being addressed, theme, objectives, and other useful information in addition to instructions for the activity.…

This activity guide for foods and nutrition education at the primary level is divided into two sections: lesson plans and resource materials. Five concepts are outlined in the lesson plan: food choices, factors influencing choices, consumer competencies, food related careers, and food protection. Each lesson plan provides information on…

A project was conducted to develop energy instructional units which would fit into each year of a three-year farm business management curriculum. Four curriculum units which focus on fertilizer management in crop production were developed. The first unit was designed to develop farmers' awareness of energy as a vital resource to their businesses…

Designed as an aid for librarians and teachers in instructing elementary and secondary school students in library media skills, this handbook includes a detailed sequential list of such skills, as well as a list of books and media which concern the philosophy of teaching media skills or the materials used in developing skills programs. Arranged…

This curriculum guide in working form for a semester-long three-credit course in family relationships is one of nine technical core courses in an associate degree consumer/family manager program. The study involves developing satisfying interpersonal relationships in family, and analyses factors contributing to effective relationships. The course…

This kit was developed as part of a series called Decisions and Drinking, which focusses on intelligent decision-making about alcohol use based on knowledge and freedom of choice. Each kit in the series contains a facilitator's handbook, session outline cards, a set of transparencies, participant work sheets, and "take-home" summaries…

The purpose of this guide is to provide educators with a unified, consistent approach to the teaching of expository writing skills. The guide emphasizes the sequential development of writing skills from kindergarten through grade 12 and provides objectives for each grade level. Each objective is accompanied by an explanation that further defines…

A language arts course of study that outlines basic goals for each grade level from kindergarten through grade twelve is presented in this paper. Goals and skills to be developed are listed for the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A flow chart intended as a work sheet companion to the course of study is also included. (FL)

This is a first-grade manual for teachers using SMSG elementary school text materials. For each chapter background information is given; for each section, objectives, vocabulary, materials, suggested procedures, and further activities are listed. Chapter topics include: (1) pre-number experiences; (2) recognizing geometric shapes; (3) building…

This career education curriculum guide contains an illustration of Indiana's state model for career education, a glossary of important terms, and four unit guides organized by grade level. A brief introduction to each guide emphasizes the overall objective for that grade level (K-5, career awareness; 6-8, career exploration; 9-10, career…

Ten units of instruction are provided in this curriculum guide on agricultural livestock skills. Unit topics are as follow: (1) restraining, (2) vaccination, (3) livestock castration, (4) dehorning, (5) docking, (6) growth stimulants, (7) identification, (8) shearing, (9) hoof trimming, and (10) birth assistance. Each instructional unit generally…

A SIMPLIFIED METHOD OF PHONICS UTILIZING THE GESTALT METHOD OF LEARNING IS PRESENTED. THE WORDS IN THIS COURSE IN PHONICS ARE TO BE TAUGHT AT A TIME DIFFERENT FROM THE READING CLASSES, BUT THE PRINCIPLES DEVELOPED ARE TO BE APPLIED DURING THE READING CLASSES. THE COURSE CAN BE USED WITH ANY BASIC TEXT AND STRESSES THE ABILITY OF CHILDREN TO…

MATERIALS DEVELOPED IN A PROJECT FOR EVALUATING VOCATIONAL ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS ARE GIVEN. PROGRAM PLANNING PROCEDURES DEVELOPED DURING STAGE I COVER (1) ESTABLISHING OBJECTIVES, (2) IDENTIFYING AND SELECTING STUDENTS, (3) PLANNING FACILITIES, (4) SECURING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, (5) COORDINATING COURSES WITH OTHER…