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Peer reviewedJohnson, Virginia – Science and Children, 1978
The right brain hemisphere is concerned with sensory learning, including creativity, intuitiveness, and metaphors. This article gives two science activities designed to stimulate the right brain function and to motivate elementary students. The two activities concern batteries and metamorphosis, and each includes the concept, story (fantasy),…
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Creative Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedBishop, Jeanne E. – Science and Children, 1978
The right and left brain hemispheres have been found to be responsible for different processes. Educators are searching for methods of learning which utilize the right as well as the left brain. The activities in this article attempt to develop right-brain functions in Middle School students through metric measurement. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedCannon, Roger K., Jr.; Padilla, Michael J. – Science and Children, 1982
"Whole body" denotes using the entire body to sense and experience a concept or idea. Typical whole body learning activities involve use of several senses: muscle sense, temperature, pain, pressure, and sense of equilibrium. Four whole body science activities are described, including identifying trees by touch. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Learning Activities
