Provides background information on and a brief description of the content and aims of the AO syllabus in electronics. The syllabus is divided into six sections: (1) measurement/instruments; (2) materials, devices, and transducers; (3) digital electronics; (4) analog electronics; (5) electronic systems; and (6) electronics impact on…

Describes the elements of data processing documentation, presents and discusses a model syllabus for a course that takes into account each element of data processing documentation, and examines the requisite knowledge for teaching such a course. (HOD)

Describes two secondary school courses: an economics and a Canadian Studies course. The economics course focuses on national events and uses a budget project and Canadian election simulation. The Canadian studies course combines history, politics, and economics. (KC)

Describes secondary school interdisciplinary course which focuses on the integrating of natural forces and human intervention in the creation of an environment. Using a local green belt area in British Columbia, students receive lessons in biology, geography, and history. (KC)

Describes a Canadian secondary school communications and history course dealing with the oral and cultural history of the area. Following intensive workshops, students develop ideas, interview, write, photograph, edit, lay out, and publish a commercial quality magazine for sale to the public. (Author/KC)

A high school class in running for physical fitness is described; the course is designed to introduce students to lifetime aerobic fitness. (JMF)

Describes 12 successful mini-courses which use newspapers as the basic skills text. (DD)

Describes the development of a structured science lesson around a case study simulation. The rationale for this approach is explained, and two specific examples, The Buenafortuna Power Project and Power for Elaskay, are described. (Author/CMV)

Describes two sequential nine-week elective courses on the misuse of public language. (DD)

Describes a ten-week elective English course for seniors. (DD)

Describes a three-week minicourse designed to help students think about projected changes in human life over the next twenty-five years. (DD)

Describes a high school elective course. (DD)

Describes an elective course which deals with literature on prisoners and prisons. (DD)