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Undersea Mapping.
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DiSpezio, Michael A. – Science and Children, 1991
Presented is a cooperative learning activity in which students assume different roles in an effort to produce a relief map of the ocean floor. Materials, procedures, definitions, student roles, and questions are discussed. A reproducible map for the activity is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Getting a Grip on Groups.
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Martens, Mary Lee – Science and Children, 1990
Discussed is the management of cooperative learning groups in an elementary school science classroom. Rules for classroom behavior and benefits that can be derived from using this method are suggested. (CW)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Educational Methods
A Change of Pace.
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Consuegra, Gerard F.; Hetherington, Joan – Science and Children, 1991
Hands-on activities that use water, candles, powders found in the kitchen, and bubbles to provide a lesson on chemical change are presented. Directions for conducting the activities and a list of needed supplies are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Cooperative Learning, Creative Writing
Blast Off!
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Main, June – Science and Children, 1991
Described is a interdisciplinary unit on space. During the planning of their projects, students become immersed in talking about ideas, writing, designing, and illustrating a space colony. The unit relates science to language arts, social studies, mathematics, art, and music. (KR)
Descriptors: Art, Astronomy, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
On Design Technology.
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Pace, Glennellen; Larson, Connie – Science and Children, 1992
Discusses a child-centered science project in which first-grade students integrate design drawing, construction, mathematics, and language arts to solve engineering problems related to constructing robots. Describes the construction of the robots, follow-up activities, and educational research that supports this approach to teaching. (10…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Design, Grade 1, Integrated Activities
Making First-Class Books.
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King, Charlotte – Science and Children, 1990
An activity called class books is described. The activity emphasizes using cooperative learning and integrating many subjects in the same activity. (KR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials
The Extra Step: Linking Inservice and Preservice Teachers.
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Rodrigue, Polly; Tingle, Joy B. – Science and Children, 1994
Describes a teacher education project where preservice and inservice teachers were trained in the use of hands-on science conducted in cooperative-learning groups. The preservice teachers then conducted sessions with the inservice teacher's students to enhance the learning of the cooperating teacher. (PR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Higher Education
Teaching Moves to Prime Time.
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Evans, Robert H. – Science and Children, 1992
Presents a list of 11 advantages that hands-on science instruction has over science instruction via television. Teaching methods encourage activities that appeal to sensual stimulation, problem solving, student interests, and cooperative learning. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Cooperative Learning, Educational Television, Elementary Education
Wetlands: Water, Wildlife, Plants, and People.
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Vandas, Steve – Science and Children, 1992
Poster and group activities help students understand the concept of wetlands. Activities involve students in classifying, defining, and depicting wetlands. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classification, Cooperative Learning, Earth Science, Ecology