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An Interdisciplinary, Teaming Approach To History And English Instruction At The Secondary Level, Miles J. Caples
An Interdisciplinary, Teaming Approach To History And English Instruction At The Secondary Level, Miles J. Caples
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The relationship of integrating history and English objectives to enhance student achievement was studied. A model curriculum has been developed to connect U.S. History and American Literature content. Research has been obtained that indicates improved student learning when subjects are integrated in a relevant fashion. Secondary schools using interdisciplinary curriculum are showing improved GPA's, attendance and standardized test scores. Secondary teachers must align their daily lesson plans and assessments with the state essential learning's in both the history and language arts area.
William Blake: An Integrated Teaching Approach, Shawn C. Gaspaire
William Blake: An Integrated Teaching Approach, Shawn C. Gaspaire
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The purpose of this project was to explore the usefulness of providing integrated curricula in today's contemporary classroom. The literature review illustrates that integrated approaches to teaching improve classroom engagement rates, retention, and skill level across grade levels when compared to non-integrated environments. A tenweek model using William Blake as a catalyst is presented. The integrated approach using Blake incorporates history, English, the arts, vocational arts, communication, and the technologies. Implications of integrated curriculum and William Blake are discussed.
A Guide To Motion And Newton's Laws For General Science, Roger F. Hume
A Guide To Motion And Newton's Laws For General Science, Roger F. Hume
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This project provides activities in motion and Newton's Laws of motion. Besides instructions on how to perform the activity, a list of student selfassessment questions is provided to encourage further inquiry. The activities are also aligned with the Essential Academic Learning Requirements for the State of Washington. These activities are designed to supplement curriculum already being taught.
A Model Marketing Education/Store Management Program For Klahowya Secondary School, Karin K. Johannessen
A Model Marketing Education/Store Management Program For Klahowya Secondary School, Karin K. Johannessen
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The purpose of this project was to develop a model Marketing Education/Store Management program for Klahowya Secondary School. The model program was designed for implementation with second year (grades 11-12) marketing education students at Klahowya Secondary School, Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, Washington. To accomplish this purpose a review of literature was conducted. Additionally, related information and materials from selected sources were obtained and analyzed, including a survey that was sent to marketing education teachers in the State of Washington.
Integration Of American History And American Literature, Diane Main
Integration Of American History And American Literature, Diane Main
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The development of an integrated curriculum for American History and American Literature is presented. The purpose of this project is to integrate concepts from American History with the concepts typically taught in an American Literature course. This project is intended for use at the secondary level, specifically for use at Eisenhower High School, Yakima, Washington. Many feel that it is important for students to have the ability to transfer information from one area to another. It has also been deemed important that students are capable of critical thinking. The project that has been developed will help students do both.