Focuses on Allan Bloom's perception of a classic text and his belief that there are no classic texts in the social sciences. Contends there are definitive works in economics and develops a list of six criteria to determine them. Discusses economics books that might be considered classic works, and lists textbooks that refer to these classics. (NL)

In the emerging era of the "read-write" web, students can not only research and collect information from existing web resources, but also collaborate and create new information on the web in a surprising number of ways. Web 2.0 is an umbrella term for many individual tools that have been created with web collaboration, sharing, and/or new…

The author lists four learning objectives for use of newspapers in the classroom. Also included are brief summaries of newspaper use in the classrooms of the United States, Sweden, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, France, England, Mali, Congo-Brazzaville, and Togo. (DE)

This curriculum guide introduces high school students to the basic principles of microeconomics. Chapter 1 provides a basic definition of economics, while chapter 2 introduces a number of important economic concepts and ideas and examines reasons for unintended or unexpected consequences of decision-making. Chapter 3 considers how individual…

Several of the major law studies projects are placed on a continuum and briefly analyzed as to conceptual base. At one end of the continuum is the Street Law Model representing projects dealing with real legal problems is the inner city. At the other end of the contiuum are the Conceptual Law Models dealing with legal concepts. (Author/DE)

Presents arguments against the inclusion of "Man: A Course of Study" in the social science curriculum of the intermediate grades. (IRT)

The course described in the paper is organized around a set of modules, each containing lectures, readings, a simulation game, films, and a research exercise. (Author/ND)

THIS INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE WAS WRITTEN TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO TEACHERS IN DEVELOPING THE BASIC CONCEPTS AND SKILLS OF ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA. THE CONTENT FOR EACH UNIT INCLUDES GOALS, A SEQUENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNIT, AND SPECIFIC TEACHING SUGGESTIONS. THE TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE COURSE IS A DUPLICATION OF THE TABLE IN DOLCIANI, BERMAN, AND…

REPORTED IS A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES RECEIVED FROM SELECTED INDIVIDUALS IN THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND RELATED FIELDS ON CHARACTERIZING AN IDEAL BIOLOGY COURSE FOR COLLEGE JUNIOR AND SENIOR NON-MAJOR STUDENTS. INCLUDED ARE (1) SUGGESTED COURSE AIMS AND PHILOSOPHY, (2) SUGGESTED COURSE CONTENT, (3) THE CONSIDERATION OF AN…

The document is a distributive education (DE) course of study whose major goal is to help students gain the knowledge and skills that will facilitate their work and advancement in management. The nine topics comprising the course are: orientation, importance of distribution, careers, personal development, human relations, job skills, employment,…

The guide was developed to establish a structural approach to training teachers, administrators, and counselors in the philosophy and techniques needed to integrate career education into instructional programs at all levels. It comprises a one-semester course to be taught in extension courses or seminars, and is divided into 12 sessions:…

This publication is a curriculum guide for conducting courses in power and transportation technology, and was prepared as a result of a Summer 1972 workshop. The courses suggested herein are recommended for the ninth grade level. Keeping in mind the different amount of time available in different institutions for such courses, the publication…

A course in sculpturing wooden forms is presented. It has a two-fold purpose: (1) to create in the student an awareness of the effect sculptural forms have on his environment, (2) to further enhance the artistic abilities of the student through sculpting in wood. Content of the course includes a demonstration of wood sculpture techniques and an…

This instructor's guide, suitable for use in the adult education programs of school districts, of Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and in the community colleges of New York State, presents course outlines and material for those who are either keeping a set of records for a small business or who wish to prepare to do so. The…

Surveys present energy demands and available sources. Proposes an outline of a geology of fuels course. (CP)