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Free Enterprise Curriculum Guide. Secondary Social Studies. Bulletin 1598. Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Eaton Rcuge. Div. of Academic Programs.

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MF01/PC15 Plus postage. Banking:'Business: Comparative Analysis; Concept Teaching: *Curriculum Development; Curriculum Guides; *Economics Education; Educational Objectives; Evaluation2Methods; Foreign Countri'es: Futures (of Society);.Government Role: Learning Activities; Monetary SIstems: Problems: Secondary Education; Skill Development; *Social Studies; Units of Study; Vocabulary Development *FreeEnt'd;prise System

ABSTRACT

This curriculum guide for secondary teachers outlines

$ resource units dealing with the free enterprise system. Although

intended for use ,by teachers in Louisiana, the guide car be utilized

or adapted, by educators in any state. The guide is comprised of nine

sections dealing with the following topics: (1) heritage and

characteristics of the American free enterprise system; (2) the

nature of the American economy as a free enterprise System; (3) the

role of the individual in the free enterprise system; (4) the role of money and banking in the American free enterprise sstea; (5) the

role of business; (6) the role of labor; (7) the role of government;

(8) the American free enterprise system and other economic systems;

and (9) problems, benefits, and the future of the American free

enterprise system. From one to six units are atlined within each

section. Objectives, concepts, generalizations, learning activities

and a vocabulary list are ,provided for each unit. Teachers hill find

it necessary to develop the resource units structured by the

curriculum guide into teaching units and lesson plans-. A sample

eighth grade unit on the Louisiana purcli'ase, a discussion of

evaluation techniques and a biblidgraphy of student resources are

also included. The appendix contains two skills charts.. One cf the

charts identifies skills that are tc be cooperatively developed and are, therefore, shared responsibilities of social studies teachers

and others. The other chart designates those skills which are the

major responsibility of the social studies program. (Author/RM)

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STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

FREE ENTERPRISE CURRICULUM GUIDE Secondary Social Studies -BULLETIN 1598

1981

Issued by Office of Academic Programs

J. KELLY NIX State Superintendent

U S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION

CENTER ;ERIC) This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it )(Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality

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Points of view or opinions stated in this docu ment do not necessarily represent official NIE position or policy

"PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY

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TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)."

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This publc document was published at a cost of $2.95 per copy by Louisiana State University-Printers to fulfill the requirements of La. R. S. 17 24 (E) to develop and establish state wide curriculum standards for required subjects. This material was printed in accordance with the standards for printing by state agencies established pursuant to R. S,43:31.

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Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments State Department of Education Personnel Members of Advisory Task Force Members of Free Enterprise Curriculum Development Team Members of Social Studies Curriculum Guides Revision Committee

Louisiana Social Studies Program Rationale

Louisiana Social Studies Curriculum Goals

Louisiana Social Studies Program Scope and Sequence Scope and Sequence for Louisiana Social Studies A Schematic Diagram Conceptual Strands Chart

Suggestions for Using the Guide

Course Content Outline

Activities Program Free Enterprise System Course Objectives Overviews Section /Unit Outline Activities Charts Resources and Bibliographies

Sample Unit

Suggested Resources

Lvaluative Techniques

Appendix Part One: Part Two:

Skills Which Are A Major Responsibility of Social Studies Skills Which Are A Definite But Shared Responsibility of Social Studies. .

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FOREWORD

Act 750 of One of the curriculum

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lum standards include curriculum guides which contain minimum skil

suggested activities, and suggested

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materials of instruction.

During the committees

1979-80 school year, curriculum guides for social representing 411 levels of professional education

studies and all

were developed by geographic 'areas

a.ivisory and writing across the State of

Louisiana. The major thrust of the curriculum establishment of minimum standards for student

development process in each of the guides has been the achievement. The curriculum guides also contain activities

designed to stimulate learning for those students capable of progressing beyond the minimums.

During the 1980-81 school year, the Social Studies Curriculum Guides were piloted by teachers in school satcpniyuadosrrntrtreiiuomccrfsuialplLruaoemnsuptcirgshseu'oisioaedrlnneesatsc.'iosntmgomsTethtdnueheddetaesetntdritaimonfinpdfnsoaeeprraudettlnhaptettohipeegoufenlfco.aelgtcoritsaoiepPnhvasieorcnftieianstcrvshieoepalaosnvpfteiosdltfohiitentnvhsmoetatluthvsdeeetyra,iptaielrliseonavtstiithsnhwaigeetolrnplwesieflarlwoseeetcridteuneergvdmbeaasladntol,eupsdeosiidune.tbshuterhubetBaeiantlsc,hieunzdriierncduinpcecoturonhl-meucptmiohtsegyiu,-ides to ensure that they are usable, appropriate, accurate; comprehensive, and relevant.

Following the mandate of Act 750, curriculum standards for all required subjects are dow ready for full

program implementation. The statewide implementation is not, however, the end of the ment process. A continuing procedure for.revising and improvidg curriculum materials

curriculum:developmust be instituted

to ensure that"Louisiana students have current, relevant, and comprehensive. this administration which is to provide

an exemplary curriculum available to them--a curriculum that is Such a curriculum is essential for the achievement of the goal of

the best possible educational opportunities for each student in

the public schools of Louisiana.

I wish to express my personal gratitude and that efforts and assistance throughout the curriculum

of the Department of Education to each educator development processes have been and continue to

whose be vital

to the attainment of our curriculum goals.

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ACKNOWIEDGKENTS,,

This publication represents the cooperative efforts of personnel in the Bureaus of Secondai-y Education and Curriculum, Inservim and Staff Development within the Office of Academic Programs and in the Bureau of Food and Nutrition Services within the Office of Auxiliary Programs. Special recognition goes to Louis J. Nicolosi, Section Chief, Social Studies, who served as chairperson in the development of the guide. Special commendation goes also to members of the writing team who worked diligently to make this publication a reality.

Robert W. Gaston, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Office of Academic Programs

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Gerald Cobb, Ed.D. Director Bureau of Secondary Education

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Helen Brown, Ed.D. Director Bureau of Curriculum, Inservice,

and Staff Development

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STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PERSONNEL

BUREAU OF CURRICULUM, INSERVICE, AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT -Dr. Helen Brown, Director Dr Sylvia Torbet, Assistant Director Ms. carol Gray Naquin, Education ipecialist Ms. Helen Trahan, Supervisor

, Mr. Paul-Vanderburg, Supervisor Mr. Jack Howell

BUREAU OF SECONDARY EDUCATION Dr. Gerald Cobb, Director Mr. Ralph Whitehead, Assistant Director Mr. Louis J. Nicolosi, Social Studies Section Chief Mr. William J. Miller, Supervisor' Ms. Gail Harroun

BUREAU OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Dr. William A. Davis, Director Ms. Lenora Shyne, Supervisor

SPECIALCONSULTANX Dr. Lawrence W. Byrnes, Dean School of Education Southeastern Louisiana University

MEMBERS OF THE SOCIAL STUDIES ADVISORY TASK FORCE

Ms. Maria M. Abrams Leesville High School Vernon Parish

Ms. Annie P. Andrews Bastrop High School Morehouse Parish

Dr, Tom Arceneaux Devall Elementary School West Baton Rouge Parish

Ms, Irene D. Baglden Edward Elementary School Orleans Parish

Ms. Dorothy G. Blade Stoner Hill Elementary School Caddo Parish

Mr. Gary Blocker Cgnervisor of Social Studies East Baton Rouge Parish

Ms. Gypsye D. Bryan Elexentary Team Leader East Baton Rouge Parish

Mr. Alton Bryant, Jr. Law Related Education Orleans Parish School Board

Dr. Jo Ann Cangemi College of Education Nicholls State University

Ms. Penny T. Claudis Social Studies Specialist Cad* Parish School Board

Ms. Deidre R. Foreman Social Studies Consultant Calcasieu Parish

Dr. Charles L. Foxworth College of Education Louisiana Tech University

Ms. Trini S. Gibson Education Department Southern University

Ms. Gail Harroun Bureau of Secondary Education Louisiana Department of Education

Mr. Roger K. Wangen, Consultant Social Studies Specialist Minnesota Department of Education

Ms. Katherine Landry Paul Breaux Elementary Lafayette Parish

Ms. Cynthia M. Lasserre Norbert Rillieux Elementary Jefferson Parish

Ms. Margaret J. Newman, Coordinator Robinson Elementary School Ouachita Parish

Mr. Howard M. Schober Economic Education Consultant Louisiana State University

Ms. Lenora Shyne Bureau of Elementary Education Louisiana Department, of Education

Ms. Martha C. Willoughby Supervisor of Social Studies Terrebonne Parish

Dr. Rita Zerr Center for Education Tulane University

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