The last of three main parts designed for fifth grade students, resource unit seven provides an overview of patterns of Latin America and a system of regionalization for the total area on the basis of population composition. Following the overview, a series of case studies arranged in separate sub-units on Buenos Aires, Manaus, Sao Paulo, Chile,…

One of a series of social studies curriculum guides, this publication outlines a third grade course on communities. Material is presented in two parts. Part 1, an overview of the program, contains an introduction, a statement of philosophy, an outline of elementary level scope and sequence, a description of Michigan mandated essential skill and…

This handbook outlines the kindergarten course entitled "Myself and Others in My World." A statement of the California philosophy of history-social science education precedes the handbook's three sections. The first two sections present major goals of the program, an overview of social studies content for grades K-6, and a chart of areas…

This handbook outlines the grade 3 course entitled "People as Members of Communities." A statement of the California philosophy of history-social studies education precedes the handbook's three sections. The first two sections present major goals of the overall program, an overview of social studies content for grades K-6, and a chart of…

This handbook outlines the grade 5 course entitled "People of a Nation: The United States." A statement of the California philosophy of history-social studies education precedes the handbook's three sections. The first two sections present major goals of the overall program, an overview of social studies content for grades K-6, and a…

An outline of the knowledge and skills to be taught at grade four form in order to meet the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) social studies objectives is provided. Material is divided into four parts. Following an introduction, a one page description overviews the curriculum topic for grade four, regional studies, and specifies the…

One of a series of social studies curriculum guides, this publication outlines a sixth-grade course on world cultures. Material is presented in two parts. Part 1, an overview of the program, contains an introduction, a statement of philosophy, an outline of elementary level scope and sequence, a description of Michigan mandated essential skill and…

This curriculum guide defines the role and objectives of the art program in the Akron Public Schools at all grade levels. Following a foreword on the role of the art teacher, materials are divided into three sections. Section I outlines the art program at the elementary level. The philosophy of elementary art and the four developmental stages of…

This curriculum guide suggests materials, resources, and activities related to social studies knowledge and skill development for grades 7-9. Grade 6 activities are also included to inform junior high school teachers what has been previously taught. Part of a series of social studies program guides designed to be used in Spokane public schools for…

This is the last of four guides which identify the scope, sequence, goals, and resources for the social studies program of the Spokane public schools. It suggests materials, resources, and activities related to social studies knowledge and skill development for grades 9 through 12. Lessons on all social science disciplines are outlined with…

This curriculum guide for grades K-12 is designed to help art teachers, classroom teachers, art consultants, and administrators develop and maintain art programs. The guide has four main parts, the first part containing an introduction and forward. Part two includes the rationale, the focus, and the components of an art education curriculum. Also…

These nine instructional units form the second part of a two-part plan for providing direction for junior high studies in economics. The units cover the first nine of 14 concepts outlined in part one, the concept paper (see SO 011 415). Suitable for both junior high and high school level, each unit comprises a one-week course. All nine units can…

This handbook outlines the grade 1 course entitled "People at Home and at School." A statement of the California philosophy of history-social studies education precedes the handbook's three sections. The first two sections present major goals of the overall program, an overview of social studies content for grades K-6, and a chart of…