Forty-seven elective secondary level social studies courses are described in this catalog. The underlying overall philosophy of the program is to recognize the basic worth of the individual and to help each student reach his potential. Four kinds of affective and cognitive objectives essential to continuing growth are emphasized: inquiry skills,…

This document outlines the first part of a two-part senior high school general science course designed to familiarize students with elementary chemistry, basic fundamentals and principles of matter and energy, earth structure and movement, introductory astronomy, and interpretation of data. Included are listings of adopted texts, performance…

This document outlines the second part of a two-part senior high school general science course designed to familiarize students with genetics, ecology, biological science, physical science, and atmospheric conditions. Included are listings of adopted texts, performance objectives, course outline, laboratory investigations, reports and projects,…

A mini-course for ninth graders was designed to provide an awareness of skills needed to obtain jobs in business and of the kinds of jobs available. Some successful career exploration activities and some to avoid are described along with the process of gathering resource materials. (Author/MS)

The author describes a secondary level course in which students make their own audiovisual productions to illustrate social studies issues. (DE)

The rationale, structure, and content of the American Political Science Association's "Comparing Political Experiences" course is outlined. (DE)

Describes a high school geography course in which the class participates in five airplane flights to cover five major areas of local geography. (MLH)

Reports on summer geology courses offered for students desiring more advanced work than was available in the elementary geology program. Instructional format, course objectives, and some learning activities are presented. (CP)

Describes how a high school chemistry teacher runs his classes to prepare students for college. Discusses the examinations routine, the grading system, the laboratory reports, the homework assignments, and the extent of parent participation. (GA)

Describes some modifications and rearrangements of topics that were adopted in teaching two units in an advanced chemistry course for high school students: on inorganic chemistry, and on energy and thermodynamics. (GA)

Describes a half-year secondary level oceanology, marine-science elective course offered at William Hall High School, West Hartford, Connecticut. (SL)

Described is a biochemistry program designed for highly motivated secondary students entering their junior or senior years. The course was organized around lecture-discussions, laboratories, and a research project. Student course achievement and evaluation feedback appear to imply that the biochemistry program was successful. (Author/MA)

In Britain the reorganization of secondary schools, curriculum reform and the consequent language offerings to pupils of all abilities has resulted in questioning and experimentation. Changes in time tables and teacher allocation at a London comprehensive school are described. A multi-media French course called "Eclair" is also…

Students transferring from "terminal" junior high schools or from Realschulen to the Gymnasium (humanities-oriented high school) should take "assimilation courses." These have four phases: (1) evaluation of phonetic knowledge, (2) increasing language skills, (3) introduction to text interpretation, (4) completing an 11th-grade basic course. (Text…

Describes the mathematics curriculum instituted in Soviet secondary schools in 1975-76. Emphases of the new curriculum are the role of mathematics in sicence, technology, production, and everyday life, and the potential of the mathematics course for instilling a materialist world view. (Author/DB)