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Chapel, David – Social Studies Review, 1993
Recommends the use of cemeteries as the focus of student research in secondary social studies. Presents methods for initiating such a project and guidance for appropriate student behavior. Includes a list of suggested activities for cemetery studies. (CFR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Community Study, Educational Resources, Experiential Learning
Sheldon, Louisa; McCoy, Barbara; Leong, Kirsten; Wallace, Gwendolyn; Barwick, Allen; Reymund, Trudi – 1994
The New Opportunities in Animal Health Sciences (NOAHS) Center at the National Zoological Park in Washington, DC. is dedicated to expanding understanding of the biological factors, including the critical role of biodiversity, that influence animal survival. This set of activities includes a description of NOAHS and the NOAHS mission, and letters…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Animal Behavior, Animal Caretakers, Environmental Education
Dunn, Pat – 1989
The purpose of this activity book is to provide fun while learning and reinforcing mathematics in the following categories: (1) mathematical concepts and applications; (2) mathematical computations; (3) geometry; and (4) mathematics for daily living. A gameboard and playing cards are provided in this book. A die, pawns, and a container for the…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Computation, Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. Office for Sex Equity. – 1982
Designed to help elementary school students understand sex role stereotyping, these classroom activities have been compiled from sex equity projects at local, state, and national levels. The selection criteria included: (1) appeal to elementary students; (2) the inclusion of mathematics or language arts exercises within an activity; and (3)…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Educational Media, Elementary Education
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Stowell, Stephen – Social Education, 1995
Presents a high school unit about the U.S. Industrial Revolution featuring the Boott Cotton Mills of Lowell, Massachusetts. Includes student objectives, step-by-step instructional procedures, and discussion questions. Provides two maps, five illustrations, one photograph, and three student readings. (ACM)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Activity Units, Geography, History Instruction
Aten, Jerry – 1993
This activity book is designed for grades 4-8 but could be modified for other levels. Mini-units begin with a brief biographical sketch of a U.S. president, including highlights of his life and administration. Twelve trivia questions accompany each sketch and require additional reading from other sources. Thought questions are based on an analysis…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Activity Units, History Instruction, Intermediate Grades
Cryer, Debby; And Others – 1985
Provided are an introductory family day care correspondence course, a trainer's resource manual, and information packets for trainees. The introductory course is organized into 12 topic units plus an introductory unit and covers various aspects of quality family day care. The course materials are organized in two sections: (1) general instructions…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Child Caregivers, Correspondence Study, Early Childhood Education
White, James L. – 1980
Written for use in grades 3 through 6, this guide explains in simple terms the United States government's often unethical handling of treaties with the Ojibwe and small groups of Sioux during the early formation of the country. The first section presents a basic history of the Ojibwe and their reasons for migrating from the Atlantic to the upper…
Descriptors: Activity Units, American Indian History, American Indians, Elementary Education
Cornelius, Martha J.; And Others – 1978
This curriculum unit is intended to serve as a general introduction to the study of the traditions and culture of the vast heartland of the Eurasian land mass called Inner Asia. Objectives are to stimulate student and teacher interest in Inner Asian studies, as well as to encourage students to learn about the historical experience of other…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Area Studies, Curriculum Guides, Economics
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. Office for Sex Equity. – 1984
Sex role identification and socialization occur during early childhood years. Toys, books, materials, and attitudes of child care givers and preschool teachers in organized educational and social activities, such as nursery schools, preschools, and group care, can be used to help combat or reduce sex stereotyping. The materials contained in this…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Educational Media, Grade 1
Thomas, Timothy R. – 1991
A course description and syllabus are provided for "Integrated Humanities," a general education course taught at Northern New Mexico Community College to provide students with a solid, reliable knowledge base and framework upon which to build future educational experiences. Following introductory material, a syllabus for students is…
Descriptors: Activity Units, American Indians, Class Activities, Community Colleges