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Paul, G. Douglas – Learning, 1987
A simple lesson on magnetism can foster childrens' natural enthusiasm for science and set the stage for discoveries that parallel those of famous scientists. (JD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Strategies, Observational Learning, Science Instruction
Markle, Sandra – Instructor, 1987
A milk processing plant is described. Starter and advanced lesson activities using milk for observation are presented. (MT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Observational Learning, Science Instruction
Hackett, Erla – 1982
This guide is designed to provide elementary school teachers with a harmless, inexpensive, clean, odorless, and easy-to-care-for insect-rearing project for the classroom. The following topics are included: (1) instructions for the care and feeding of the beetle larvae; (2) student activities for observing larval characteristics and behavior…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Entomology, Experiential Learning

Selig, Suzanne M.; Perlstadt, Harry – Teaching Sociology, 1985
In a medical sociology course composed of health care students with little sociology background and sociology students with no health care background, a paired observation exercise was given. Health care and sociology students were paired, and each pair observed the same medical encounter and reviewed each other's papers. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Observational Learning, Peer Teaching, Physician Patient Relationship
Hackett, Erla – 1982
This guide is designed to provide elementary school teachers with safe learning activities concerning bees and wasps. The following topics are included: (1) the importance of a positive teacher attitude towards bees and wasps; (2) special problems posed by paper wasps; (3) what to do when a child is bothered by a wasp; (4) what to do if a wasp…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Entomology, Guidelines

Pugh, Ava F.; Dukes, Lenell V. – Science and Children, 1986
Presents an overview of a long-term unit centering on observations of biological change. Explains the purpose, procedures, and activities of long-term projects as: watching a plot of land; seeing how a baby grows, and witnessing kitten birth and growth. Suggests additional activities which address the concept of continuity. (ML)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Observational Learning

Goldstein, Howard; Mousetis, Lori – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1989
The effects of expressive modeling experiences on the observational learning of generative language by children with severe mental retardation was investigated. All six children (aged six-nine) demonstrated observational learning of responses modeled by their peers. Organizing the modeling experiences according to matrix-training principles…
Descriptors: Expressive Language, Generalization, Language Acquisition, Matrices

Swartz, Robert J. – Educational Leadership, 1986
Discusses certain teachers' rejection of prepackaged curricula for infusion of critical thinking skills into their teaching. Observational learning develops thinking skills and deepens understanding of causality and responsibility, whether the context is the Battle of Lexington or Chicken Little's dilemma. Strong administrative support is needed…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education

McDonald, Charlotte J. – Science and Children, 1987
Provides suggestions for activities that focus on earthworms. Includes observational exercises on earthworms' reactions to light and touch. (ML)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biology, Elementary Education
Rushton, Erik; Ryan, Emily; Swift, Charles – 2001
In this activity, students look at different types of fabric and their respective individual properties. Using a magnifying glass and sandpaper, students test the weave and wear quality of sample fabrics. By comparing the qualities of different fabrics, they are able to better understand why there are so many different types of fabric and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Engineering, Experiential Learning, Hands on Science
Kepler, Lynne – Instructor, 1993
Provides instructional techniques, using samples from evergreen trees, to explain to school children the concept of adaptation. The techniques help children develop skills in observation, classification, communication, inferring, and predicting. A teacher's reproducible is included. (GLR)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education
Schoen, Sharon F.; And Others – Journal of the Division for Early Childhood, 1988
Utilizing four pairs of preschoolers with Down's Syndrome, the efficacy of two prompt-fading procedures (decreasing assistance and graduated guidance procedure) was compared during instruction of two self-help skills. The efficacy of observational learning was also examined. Both prompt-fading procedures and observational learning were effective…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cues, Downs Syndrome, Hygiene
Zielinski, Edward J. – 1987
Field trips allow students unique access to resources not available in the classroom. Field experiences enhance students' understanding, are a factor in retention, can be motivational, and are essential for the acquisition of basic science skills. Students learn, in a meaningful way, the procedures of setting goals, observing and recording data,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Field Trips
Power, Brenda – Instructor, 1997
The seasonal activities presented are: observing herbs to encourage use of the senses in writing; watching a jack-o'-lantern wither to learn skills in writing details; and building snowmen to learn to explain a string of events in writing. (SM)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers

Burns, Sandra Flynn – Nature Study, 1991
This lesson plan describes techniques to develop the sensory awareness of elementary age children as they explore the natural environment. It includes outdoor activities and follow-up classroom experiences that develop observation skills and enhance the development of communication and classification skills. (MCO)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Field Trips