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Tafazoli, Dara, Ed.; Gomez Parra, M. Elena, Ed.; Huertas-Abril, Cristina A., Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
The ability to effectively communicate with individuals from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds is an invaluable asset. Learning a second language proves useful as students navigate the culturally diverse world; however, studying a second language can be difficult for learners who are not immersed in the real and natural environment of…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Awareness, Culturally Relevant Education, Educational Technology
Coleman, Diane J.; Monger, Joyce R. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1990
This chapter from a book titled "A New View: Economics and the Zoo" provides three classroom learning activities which use principles and activities of zoos to teach about such concepts as scarcity of resources, opportunity costs of decisions, resource use, and designing the perfect zoo. (DB)
Descriptors: Economics, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Student Projects
Arlington County Public Schools, VA. REEP, Arlington Education and Employment Program. – 1999
In 1998, Virginia's Quality Indicators and Core Standards provided a new measure for documenting educational gains for adults who are, according to the Performance Standard for Measure 3, "pursuing learning projects based on their individual goals and/or objectives." These adults are considered "project learners." Their…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Quality Control
Wanless, Angie, Comp.; And Others – 1994
The purpose of this manual is to provide guidelines and suggestions for people organizing an environmental action conference for high school students. The format and planning suggestions are based on the methods used for a conference organized by the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education in 1991. The bulk of the manual provides structure…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Conferences, Environmental Education, High Schools
Kelly, Joanne – 1996
After offering biographical background about Beverly Cleary, one of America's most popular children's authors, this book summarizes each of her novels, also noting illustration credits and any awards received by the work. The books are grouped by setting and/or age appropriateness. Settings of Cleary's life, which later became settings for her…
Descriptors: Authors, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Class Activities
Steinke, Steven D. – Science PROBE!, 1991
Described is how an amateur weather observer measures and records temperature and precipitation at a well-equipped, backyard weather station. Directions for building an instrument shelter and a description of the instruments needed for measuring temperature and precipitation are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Climate, Meteorology, Science Activities, Science Education
Apelman, Maja; King, Julie – 1993
This book focuses on everyday math and parent involvement. It is divided into three parts and contains activities that help teachers involve parents in everyday math. Part I, Getting Started, describes the organization of the book and includes a curriculum chart. Part II, Involving Parents, discusses how children learn math and strategies for…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Mathematics Activities, Parent Participation
Department of Education, Washington, DC. – 1987
The purpose of this nationwide writing project is to encourage the teaching of rights and responsibilities under the United States Constitution to elementary school students. The project also provides an opportunity to improve writing skills. The book includes 150 essays chosen from 1,350 finalists. Every school in the nation was invited to join…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Elementary Education, Social Studies
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Mayher, William S. – Social Education, 1985
How students and teachers in a private secondary school started a chapter of Amnesty International, the international human rights organization that received the 1977 Nobel Prize for Peace, is described. The many positive results of the experience are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, High Schools, International Cooperation, International Organizations
McQueen, David R. – Science Probe, 1991
Summarizes the experiences of a former science fair participant and judge in an attempt to make the typical rules for science fairs more understandable to any prospective participant. Includes categories of judging, items prohibited from display, a list of most difficult projects, and the source for more information on science fair rules. (JJK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Extracurricular Activities, Judges
Milling, Eileen – Science Probe, 1991
Reports on a cross-section of high school seniors who were among the 40 students named as finalists in the fiftieth annual science talent search. Presents highlights from interviews with these exceptional teenagers being recognized for their independent research efforts in science, engineering, and mathematics. (JJK)
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Exceptional Persons, Grade 12, Independent Study
Baker, Roger C., Jr. – Science PROBE!, 1991
Directions for the building of a pocket microscope that will make visible the details of insect structure and living bacteria are described. Background information on the history of microscopes and lenses is provided. The procedures for producing various types of lenses are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Microbiology, Microscopes, Optics
Richmond, Julie A.; And Others – 1992
This story, written by middle school students and their teacher at Kingsbury School in Michigan, concerns the Ancient Roman Empire and is designed to be used to teach other middle school students. The story depicts a quest to reconstruct the Roman Empire from its beginnings as Ancient Italy, as a republic in the sixth century B.C., to the height…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Carter, Constance, Comp. – 1988
This bibliography assists junior and senior high school students and teachers in planning, preparing, executing, and evaluating science fair projects. A few books with experiments suitable for elementary grade students are listed. This publication is not intended to be a comprehensive bibliography but is designed to put the reader "on target."…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Reference Materials, Science Activities, Science Fairs
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Kohl, Martha – OAH Magazine of History, 1992
Presents an instructive outline for writing a research paper for National History Day. Organizes the process into three steps: (1) select an interesting topic; (2) develop a strong thesis; and (3) write a well-constructed paper. Includes hints on organization, technical matters, editing, and readability. (DK)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Historiography, History Instruction
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