This document is a description of Project HOPE (Health and Optimum Physical Education) directed at teachers. The ultimate goals of this project are that: (a) every child will be taught to move within his own capability and will never be embarrassed because he is not as good as somebody else; (b) every child will feel good about himself because he…

This guide is activity oriented and designed to provide environmental experiences for children in grades four through six which will involve them in making value judgments relative to their own community. Content covers problems dealing with air pollution, water pollution, solid wastes, and the aesthetics of visual pollution. Five to fourteen…

In support of nationwide efforts to improve and control the behavior of problem drivers, this program is intended to establish a national guideline and uniform basis for motor vehicle administration agencies to provide basic operational training for entry level driver improvement personnel. The Instructor's Lesson Plans provide the instructor with…

Presented are approximately 25 instructional units in which learning about music is adapted for use in special education. Each unit contains a general educational goal, a series for behavior objectives designed to achieve the goal, and a number of learning experiences and accompanying resources intended to help children with particular types of…

This curriculum guide for the teaching of English at the eighth, ninth, and tenth grade levels is presented in two sections. The first section, "Junior Secondary English Language," includes: "General Statement"; "Specific Suggestions"; "Relation of Language and Literature"; "Outline of Courses--English…

The English language program presented embodies the research of English language scientists since the beginning of the century and has been designed to increase the student's ability to use the language. This curriculum guide for the teaching of English at the eleventh-grade level is presented in the following manner: "The Language Programme…

This curriculum guide for the teaching of English at the twelfth-grade level is presented in two sections. The first section, "Language," includes: "Introductory Statement,""Course Outline,""Composition/Language Chart,""Oral English," and "Dictionary." The second section,…

The effectiveness of self-instructional, performance-based modules used in teacher training programs is evaluated in this study. Criterion-referenced tests were used to determine the degree of achievement of the module objectives. Three classes of students enrolled in Designs for Teaching at the University of West Florida provided the group of…

Presents a plan for a lesson designed to introduce a unit on Indian history. Focuses on ethnocentrism and assimilation and how these concepts apply to the situations of Indians as revealed in several quotations. Provides a list of some quotations and suggested activities. (AEM)

Presents a lesson plan using "Decision at Richmond," a play dramatizing the debate over United States Constitutional ratification, to demonstrate to students the importance of the unique process used to make political decisions in the United States. (Author/AEM)

Now that regular elementary classroom teachers must plan their lessons around special "pull-out" programs, their responsibilities are compounded and their control over instructional time considerably diminished. This article discusses the benefits of parallel block scheduling as a possible solution. Includes seven endnotes. (MLH)

This article lists recent research and literature on effective lesson introductions and preinstructional activities on student learning. (JL)

Provides complete Project WILD lesson plans for 20-45-minute experiential science learning activity for grades 3-7 students. Describes how students construct a simple food chain through examination of owl pellets. Includes lesson objective, method, background information, materials, procedure, evaluation, and sources of owl pellets and posters.…

This lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to examine both the diversities and commonalities symbolized by the term "American." Includes discussion questions and activities to demonstrate the cultural diversity in the United States. (DH)

Uses a photograph of Michael Heizer's earthwork sculpture "Double Negative" to encourage students in grades 4-6 to discuss ways in which an artist may communicate ideas by creating ultra-large "landscape sculptures." Provides student objectives, background information on the artwork, instructional strategies, and evaluation criteria. (GEA)