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Lesley G. Campbell; Benjamin R. Montgomery; Megan R. King; Jonathan Hall; Lena Struwe – American Biology Teacher, 2025
Exposure to nature can improve mental health and cognitive abilities, while creating enhanced engagement with biological course material through interactions with organisms and ecosystems. Remote biology education was suddenly implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic at many universities, and such distance education continues to provide broadened…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Biology, Science Education, Safety
Hackett, Erla – 1982
This guide is designed to provide elementary school teachers with a harmless, inexpensive, clean, odorless, and easy-to-care-for insect-rearing project for the classroom. The following topics are included: (1) instructions for the care and feeding of the beetle larvae; (2) student activities for observing larval characteristics and behavior…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Entomology, Experiential Learning
Rushton, Erik; Ryan, Emily; Swift, Charles – 2001
In this activity, students look at different types of fabric and their respective individual properties. Using a magnifying glass and sandpaper, students test the weave and wear quality of sample fabrics. By comparing the qualities of different fabrics, they are able to better understand why there are so many different types of fabric and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Engineering, Experiential Learning, Hands on Science
Zielinski, Edward J. – 1987
Field trips allow students unique access to resources not available in the classroom. Field experiences enhance students' understanding, are a factor in retention, can be motivational, and are essential for the acquisition of basic science skills. Students learn, in a meaningful way, the procedures of setting goals, observing and recording data,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Field Trips
Power, Brenda – Instructor, 1997
The seasonal activities presented are: observing herbs to encourage use of the senses in writing; watching a jack-o'-lantern wither to learn skills in writing details; and building snowmen to learn to explain a string of events in writing. (SM)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers
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Burns, Sandra Flynn – Nature Study, 1991
This lesson plan describes techniques to develop the sensory awareness of elementary age children as they explore the natural environment. It includes outdoor activities and follow-up classroom experiences that develop observation skills and enhance the development of communication and classification skills. (MCO)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Field Trips
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Rushton, Erik; Ryan, Emily; Swift, Charles – 2001
In this activity, students experiment and observe the similarities and differences between human-made objects and nature in small groups. Students compare the function and structure of hollow bones with drinking straws, bird beaks and tool pliers, and bat wings and airplane wings. A classroom discussion can be held to discuss similarities and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Engineering, Experiential Learning, Group Activities
Olien, Rebecca – 1998
This book offers alternative approaches for local hiking events, such as creating extensive science, math or art projects, in order to energize a group of children. Chapter 1, "Getting Started," provides details on planning a hike, including getting supports, managing materials, setting the tone, questioning techniques, basic ecological…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
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Jenness, Mark – Science and Children, 1987
Suggests how simple hikes can be integrated into the elementary school curriculum. Presents nine topic areas that can serve as themes for schoolyard hikes. (ML)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
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D'Ambrosio, Beatriz S.; Campos, Tania Maria Mendonca – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1992
Reports a study to investigate the extent to which research experience of designing and conducting their own study could enhance five preservice teachers' understanding of children's knowledge of the mathematical concept of fractions. Results indicated that research experience is fruitful in developing an inquisitive disposition in preservice…
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Cognitive Structures, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
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Taub, Diane E. – Teaching Sociology, 1991
In a social psychology class based on experiential learning, students carry out research and interpret a setting by observing social interaction. Settings include correctional facilities, self-help groups, and abuse shelters. Describes students responsibilities, reactions, data collection, analysis, and project findings. Finds students learn…
Descriptors: Class Activities, College Students, Course Content, Course Descriptions
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Orr, Jeff; McKay, Roberta – Canadian Social Studies, 1997
Challenges citizenship educators to be more cognizant of the social and communitarian aspects of democratic citizenship. Explores engagement with children's literature and development of a classroom creed as two ways to actively engage children in citizenship roles. Includes an interview with a participating teacher. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Childrens Literature, Citizenship Education, Civics
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Raze, Robert E., Jr. – Science and Children, 1993
Presents activities that utilize nature hikes to develop students' understanding of environment-related issues, observation skills, and critical thinking skills. Activities include alphabetizing observed objects, identifying objects by smell, observing ants, and a scavenger hunt. (MDH)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
Mitchinson, Don F. – 1983
Written for teachers who lead their 6th grade students on a 3-day field experience program at the Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne, New York, this manual provides objectives, materials, and procedures for activities which help students learn about the natural environment--pond life, trees, ecology of the forest floor, stream…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Conservation Education, Discovery Learning