Students have their own lenses through which they view school science and the students' views are often left out of educational conversations which directly affect the students themselves. Pinar's (2004) definition of curriculum as a "complicated conversation" implies that the class' voice is important, as important as the teacher's voice, to the…

This packet includes three pamphlets which together provide information and suggestions intended to aid counselors and teachers in encouraging young women to consider careers in science and engineering. Pamphlet One, "What Can Counselors and Teachers Do to Encourage Young Women," offers suggestions based upon others' experiences that can aid in…

Designed for use in vocational education programs, this unit on solar space heating contains information and suggestions for teaching at the secondary school level. It focuses on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning programs. Educational objectives and educational objectives with instructional strategies are provided for each of the eight…

Describes a week-long workshop on career awareness for secondary students with hearing impairments. The workshop is designed to enhance self-image, eliminate occupational stereotyping, familiarize students with educational programs offering science training, and to give examples of available careers. Discusses workshop activities and reactions of…

Suggests that young people will obtain more comprehensive information for wise career decisions if they are given the opportunities to meet adults in a wide range of employment. (LS)

Announces the availability of resource materials designed to aid junior high school and high school counselors in advising girls and young women about careers in science and technology. (CS)

Blacks are severely underrepresented in the American scientific community; fewer than two percent of all scientists with doctorates in this country are black. Despite civil rights legislation and integration of schools, school systems still fail to encourage black students to consider and prepare for careers in the sciences. In this book, eight…

This article describes a precollege intervention program known as the Philadelphia Regional Introduction for Minorities in Engineering. The goals and objectives, essential elements, and history of the program are discussed. Several ideas for program administrators are listed. (CW)

This document is a collection of career profiles providing details on over 100 different careers in the sciences and mathematics. Each profile offers information on work performed, working conditions, hours and earnings, education and training, licenses and certification, personal qualifications, social and psychological factors, location,…

Materials contained in this manual and curriculum guide provide educational coordinators with theoretical and operational information on how to carry out the integrated curriculum designed to facilitate improved instructional and career programming for students in residential settings. Chapter 1, Career Education for Chronically Disruptive Youth,…