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New York State Special Task Force on Equity and Excellence in Education. – 1989
This report reflects the work of a task force charged with examining curricular materials used by the New York State Department of Education to see if they adequately reflect the pluralistic nature of society, and to identify areas where changes or additions may be needed. The Task Force concluded that African Americans, Asian Americans, Puerto…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Asian Americans, Black Culture
Download full textGerman Federal Foreign Office, Bonn (West Germany). – 1990
A collection of lessons is presented for teaching about the Federal Republic of Germany that were developed as a result of a study/travel seminar attended by 18 Georgia educators during the summer of 1989. Lessons are designed so that they may either be used individually, integrated into the curriculum at appropriate places, or be used as a…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture, Instructional Materials
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1997
This social studies guide is designed to serve as a companion document to the New York Framework and State Standards. The guide provides teachers with a wealth of information, strategies, learning experiences, sample assessments, research, and specific discipline materials to be used in the social studies curriculum development process within each…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Social Studies, State Curriculum Guides
Rogge, A. E.; Bell, Patti – 1989
The federal archeological community views public outreach programs as necessary for the continued preservation of archeological resources. This technical brief outlines ways to have archeology programs in the public schools. The efforts of the Arizona Archeological Council (AAC) to place archeological concepts and values within the context of the…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Educational Resources
Pabst, Diana L. – Principal, 1986
Describes various projects that are part of a movement to return geography to a central place in the curriculum of America's schools. Focuses on the Geographic Education National Implementation Program (GENIP), sponsored by the National Geographic Society and other geography interest groups. (IW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Problems, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Div. of Academic Programs. – 1987
This state curriculum guide was developed to reaffirm the importance of world history in the Louisiana social studies curriculum. It contains statements of the Louisiana social studies goals, program scopes and sequences, a list of 14 generalizations and related concepts, and a master course content outline. Seven study units are presented that…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, High Schools, Information Sources
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Div. of Academic Programs. – 1987
Developed to stress the importance of the study of Western civilization, this Louisiana State high school curriculum guide contains social studies goals, program scopes and sequences, a list of 14 generalizations and related concepts, and a master course content outline. Ten study units teach about: (1) the ancient world; (2) the Middle Ages; (3)…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, High Schools, Information Sources
Reed, Sally; Sautter, R. Craig – Electronic Learning, 1986
Reviews statistics on school purchase and use of video equipment and products, factors motivating renewed school interest, and school programs with new video applications. Recommended videos for science, mathematics, social studies, language arts, and teacher training are listed. Renewed interest in instructional television sparked by wider video…
Descriptors: Educational Television, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Language Arts
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 1980
The proceedings of the 1980 Institute for Public School Personnel Serving Visually Impaired Students in Michigan contains the transcripts of 11 presentations. The introduction lists objectives of the institute including providing participants with information on the role of the Michigan School for the Blind, new instructional materials and…
Descriptors: Braille, Comparative Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Media
Ferguson, Patrick – 1977
Examination of the experience of the Alabama Social Studies Council in diffusing instructional material can provide insight into the proper diffusion role of state councils and into the effectiveness of diffusion efforts. Factors which affect diffusion efforts include the nature and composition of the social studies council, the mandated course of…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Agency Role, Case Studies, Change Strategies
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1991
The committee that produced this report was asked to review existing New York State social studies syllabi and to make recommendations to the Commissioner of Education designed to increase students' understanding of U.S. culture and its history; the cultures, identities, and histories of the diverse groups that comprise U.S. society today; and the…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Assessment
Jackson, David M.; Rogge, William M. – 1967
A study of demonstration as a technique in disseminating new materials and methods for educating gifted youth, the project was begun in April of 1963 and terminated December 31, 1966. Demonstration centers were established in nine Illinois school districts: seven in mathematics, five in social studies, three in English, and two in science. The…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrators, Demonstration Centers, Demonstrations (Educational)
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Div. of Academic Programs. – 1987
This document, a supplement to the "Louisiana Studies Curriculum Guide," was designed to enhance junior high school students' appreciation for the Acadian settlers impact on Louisiana history and culture. A course outline presents four units of study that include: (1) early history; (2) life in Louisiana; (3) social and cultural life;…
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Education
