The author presents a number of unique programs and projects which have proved successful in one high school's woodworking and graphic arts classes in terms of motivating high student interest, growth in skills, good community relations--and a financial profit. The chief objective is self-discovery, the model is Outward Bound. (AJ)

Describes apparatus and procedures to design and construct a "printing box" as a graphic arts project to make color prints on T-shirts using photography, indirect and direct photo screen methods, and other types of stencils. Step-by-step photographs illustrate the process. (MF)

INDUSTRIAL ARTS, IN THE CURRICULUM OF THE MODERN HIGH SCHOOL, SHOULD TEACH THE PRINCIPLES, TECHNIQUES, AND APPRECIATION OF SELECTED TRADES AND CRAFTS AS THEY ARE ENCOUNTERED IN OUR PRESENT INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY. SOME OF THE GOALS OF THE SHOP MANUAL ARE TO ALLOW THE STUDENT TO EVALUATE HIS TECHNICAL ABILITY, TO APPLY SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES TO…

The industrial arts curriculum for the Fort Benton school system was designed with funds under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as part of the vocational technology curricula to develop skills and attitudes that will permit students to find satisfaction and success in their careers. The curriculum, designed for grades 7-12,…

A guide for planning new and revising existing industrial arts facilities which gives a listing of tools and equipment recommended for each of the major areas of instruction (automotive and power mechanics, ceramics, drafting, electronics, elementary, general shop, graphic arts, metalworking, plastics, and woodworking). General descriptions and…

The layouts and specifications provided are intended as a guide to school boards, educators, and architects. Drawings and room plans illustrate specifications for girls' occupational shop, graphic arts, carpentry (millwork and building construction shop), boys' occupational shop (mechanical), boys' occupational shop (building construction),…

The Individualized Educational Program development guide is intended for handicapped students at the VIEW level (Vocational Instruction and Experience Workshop). Goals, objectives, and activities are specified for each of seven categories (sample subsections in parentheses): (1) assembly skills (collating, sorting, filing, folding); (2)…

The purpose of this bibliography is to identify and to annotate the sources which can be helpful in presenting materials to deaf students and to reinforce learning in various vocational areas. Vocational resources for selected areas of vocational education were reviewed, evaluated, and annotated by two committee members in each of the following…

This competency-based curriculum guide is designed to assist the teacher in the organization and management of the industrial arts program. It includes student performance objectives which detail the responsibilities of the teacher and the students. The competencies described in the document represent individual learning units in each of the…

This metric supplement is intended as a guide to aid the industrial arts teacher in incorporating metrics in the classroom. A list of student objectives for measurement skills is followed by an overview of the history of measurement, an argument for change to the metric system in the United States, and a discussion of metric basics (common terms).…

Facility planning and the integration of industrial education with total school programs are discussed with regard to safety, health, budgeting, and the effects of environment upon learning and teaching. Standards for equipment selection, purchasing, and usage are given, along with equipment and supplier lists. Facility guidelines and requirements…

GRADES OR AGES: Grades 7-12. SUBJECT MATTER: Industrial arts. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The introductory material describes the purpose of the guide, defines industrial arts, lists the major objectives, gives safety rules, and discusses instructional aids. A section of the guide is devoted to each of the subjects covered in the…

The United States is rapidly becoming a metric nation. Industry, education, business, and government are all studying the issue of metrication to learn how they can prepare for it. The book is designed to help teachers and students in career education programs learn something about metrics. Presented in an easily understood manner, the textbook's…

This guide for a model industrial arts curriculum for state and local planning has been designed for public school administrators and teachers who wish to establish an industrial arts curriculum in their school or would like to expand an existing one. Covering levels K-12, the guide first suggests a program by operational levels. It then outlines…