This three-part book focuses first on energy conservation, recycling and the garbage crisis. Air, land and water issues are presented in the second section, while part three explores problems related to plants, animals, ecosystems, deforestation and world population. All 50 states in the U.S. have adopted educational competency requirements. At least 40 of the 50 states have completely overhauled their basic proficiency requirements, and many states have mandated competency testing for student progression at certain grade levels. This teaching guide addresses most mandated competencies and educational objectives.
Lessons focus on fundamental skill development in the major subject areas.
Each guide contains 60 student-directed lessons in worksheet format. The lessons in the curriculum guide stimulate students to think geographically about world events as they are occurring. Each lesson incorporates critical thinking skills by inviting the student to question, to probe, to analyze and to look for relationships. The exercises in the 88-page curriculum guide promote the use of the newspaper with cooperative learning. This guide focuses on expanded learning opportunities for the potential secondary school drop-out.