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Hadary, Doris E.; And Others – Science and Children, 1976
Experiments with adapted apparatus which allow blind children to discover principles are described. Individualized experiences, specifically designed, are developed in four curricula and a sample lesson is presented. (EB)
Descriptors: Art Products, Blindness, Discovery Learning, Handicapped Children
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Stuart, Kristine – Science and Children, 1977
Describes several class activities to introduce the metric system to seventh graders. Also presents three groups of activities that are used to individualize instruction. Students choose activities within each group, completing as many as contracted in the areas of (1) making something, (2) gathering experimental data, and (3) completing…
Descriptors: Individual Activities, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Education
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Cramer, Nancy Stovall – Science and Children, 1976
Sixth graders find out the do-it-yourself way of learning pays off when they construct their own instruments in their study of simple machines. Three machines were constructed. (EB)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Educational Media, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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Shymansky, James A. – Science and Children, 1980
The problems of individualizing instruction in elementary school science are discussed. A system for teachers to use to monitor their individualization efforts is also presented. (SA)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation Methods
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Holzberg, Robert – Science and Children, 1976
Certain generalizations about the educable retarded are presented. The need is for small group instruction and more time for a child to internalize science processes and information. Suggestions are given to help overcome attention span difficulties, problems of recall and difficulties with transfer. (EB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Handicapped Children, Individualized Instruction, Mental Retardation
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Cohen, Herbert G. – Science and Children, 1979
Presents suggestions for helping children gain in spatial abilities. Activities are given which require that students use spatial concepts in order for them to be successful. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Guidelines
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Cochran, Cheryl – Science and Children, 1979
Through the use of science-reading kits, one teacher develops practical application of children's reading skills. Each child designs and builds appropriate materials for science learning kit on the subject of his/her choice. (SA)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Individualized Instruction