Presents an annotated bibliography of materials pertaining to social studies in the middle school. Teacher resources, classroom applications, and curriculum guides are listed along with ordering information. (GEA)

Provides a rationale and content outline for a semester course on technology, change, and the future. Includes goal statements, a variety of activity and research project ideas, and a brief bibliography. (JDH)

Curriculum policies, testing programs, and language arts textbooks have hampered the teaching of writing, but circumstances are changing. An 11-item reference list is included. (Author/DCS)

The importance of teaching mildly handicapped adolescents to respond appropriately in social situations is emphasized, five important considerations in selecting social skills curricula for this population are discussed, three examples of social skills projects and their products are described, and 12 specific curricula summarized. (CL)

Described is a curriculum program in U.S. history, entitled the Project on History and Logic, specifically designed to improve critical thinking skills. (RM)

This guide outlines content requirements needed to satisfy K-8 proficiency expectations in music in Idaho. Local school districts are to produce an instructional guide based upon the defined course of study. The brief outlines are in skeletal form allowing local autonomy in teaching the course of study. This publication includes basic goals and…

The Library Technical Assistance (LTA) Program at the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois combines classroom lectures, hands-on experience and a unique field experience component, offering a degree of Associate in Applied Science. This document contains a printout of information included on the LTA home page, and provides the following…

Describes the Leicester Special A-Level English Syllabus. (TO)

Consultant discusses health and hygiene education guidelines for elementary school teachers. (GB)

Author suggests a kind educational network where countries could exchange ideas, teachers, and materials. (GB)

More children become more involved when right and wrong answers are subjects of inquiry. (Editor)

Article lists a series of objectives, background content, activities, references; and examples of measuring devices for use in the classroom and relating to the current energy crisis. (GB)

Teacher gets students involved in choosing and planning their class trips. (GB)

Article outlines the experiments, research and innovations stemming from the search for ways of involving pupils at first hand in the stuff of history. (Author/CB)

The importance of the teaching of nutrition to medical students is discussed. Outlines of medical school curriculum at Mt. Siani School of Medicine are presented. Includes positive and negative factors related to acceptance of nutrition in the Mt. Sinai curriculum and course syllabi of medicine and nutrition programs. (LK)