James Madison Elementary School

This book is the author's final report to the American People as Secretary of Education.

A point of departure for future national debate about the proper content of American education from kindergarten through 8th grade. An idea of a sound elementary school core curriculum. Outlines a structure and sequence for knowledge and skills in 7 subjects: English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, and Physical and Health Education. Includes school profiles of curricular excellence in 7 schools.

Focuses on how biotechnology helps Saskatchewan produce better, hardier plants and animals; how it improves growing conditions for crops, and how it improves animal and health care. There are two levels of activities: some for grades 7 to 9, while others are for students in grades 10, 11 and 12.