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Stewart, Melissa; Correia, Marlene – Stenhouse Publishers, 2021
Once upon a time, nonfiction books for children routinely included concise, stodgy writing. Most of the books were text heavy, with just a few scattered images decorating, rather than enhancing, the content and meaning. But nonfiction has changed dramatically over the last two decades, evolving into a new breed of visually dynamic, engaging texts…
Descriptors: Nonfiction, Books, Childrens Literature, Language Arts
Ott, Kate – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2016
When seeking a more nuanced understanding of sexuality, participants can benefit from hands-on activities that provide experience with the limitation of descriptors and social shaping of definitions. In many sexuality education contexts, participants enter the learning environment with a narrow definition of sexuality. The following game provides…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Learning Activities, Sex Education, Teaching Methods
Haydon, Rachel; Pace, Stephanie – Primary Science, 2016
Cognitive gains in science content linked to single zoo visits are well evidenced; zoos are unique educational settings. Not only do they foster learning about the natural world, but they also help young people to connect with wildlife (Jensen, 2014; Pearson et al., 2014). Even out-of-classroom experiences of short duration can evoke strong…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Instruction, Elementary School Science, Animals
Harris, David; Gomez Zwiep, Susan – Science Teacher, 2013
Graphs represent complex information. They show relationships and help students see patterns and compare data. Students often do not appreciate the illuminating power of graphs, interpreting them literally rather than as symbolic representations (Leinhardt, Zaslavsky, and Stein 1990). Students often read graphs point by point instead of seeing…
Descriptors: Graphs, Science Instruction, Observation, Scientific Concepts
Barton, Erin E.; Harn, Beth – Corwin, 2012
Every 20 minutes, another child is diagnosed with autism. Are you ready to meet this growing educational challenge? This authoritative guide for practitioners--early interventionists, teachers, school counselors and psychologists--provides practical strategies for addressing the unique needs of children on the autism spectrum and their families.…
Descriptors: Evidence, Autism, Young Children, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Adams, Barbara – Science and Children, 2007
Many children enjoy collecting items such as seashells, state quarters, and trading cards. Asking students to think about the ways in which similar items differ, how objects can be grouped by a common characteristic, and how groups can be subsets of a larger category leads to an understanding of fundamental mathematics and science concepts: sets,…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Scientific Concepts, Science Instruction, Elementary School Science
Greenfield Union Elementary School District, Bakersfield, CA. – 1983
Instructional materials for teaching junior high school students about the Dewey decimal classification system for books and about library catalog cards are presented in this unit from the Greenfield Express Management System (GEMS) program, a California Demonstration Program in Reading. A project overview form from the California Centers for…
Descriptors: Books, Card Catalogs, Classification, Demonstration Programs
Johnson, Jeff A.; Johnson, Tasha A. – Redleaf Press, 2006
Learning through play is as natural and important for young children as breathing. With this book, parents and teachers can create toys that help children become more confident, develop their intellect, and encourage play and exploration--all with materials easily found at the local hardware store or home center. Written by two experienced family…
Descriptors: Toys, Motion, Play, Child Care
Luna, Gene, Ed.; Gahagan, Jimmie, Ed. – National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, 2008
In 2004, "Learning Reconsidered" urged educators to think more holistically about student learning and development. "Learning Initiatives in the Residential Setting" provides a framework for putting this call into action at large universities and small colleges alike. Chapters trace the history of learning in residence halls, discuss academic and…
Descriptors: Building Design, Physical Environment, Student Personnel Services, Holistic Approach

Simmons, Barbara J. – Childhood Education, 1984
Briefly outlines three classroom activities to (1) promote classification skills, (2) encourage cultural awareness, and (3) provide summer activities for parents and children to do together. (CI)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classification, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education
Pinel, Adrian – Mathematics Teaching, 2002
This article was written as a result of the author reading "MT177," a special issue dedicated to the teaching of "proof" in mathematics. He used the ideas in this special issue for planning his session "mathematical reasoning and proof," which was part of a weekend course for primary trainees. It consisted of three activities: (1) How many…
Descriptors: Logical Thinking, Classification, Mathematical Logic, Validity

Myers, John J.; And Others – Canadian Social Studies, 1991
Offers several strategies for implementing cooperative learning in the classroom. Suggests sample exercises including (1) a scavenger hunt; (2) a reaction wheel; (3) cooperative brainstorming and classification; (4) a "pair of pairs" exercise; and (5) a three-step interview. Explains that the examples are starting points that have been used in…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Classification, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education

Frager, Alan M. – Clearing House, 1985
Discusses List-Group-Preview, an activity that combines eliciting prior knowledge with guiding students through a new textbook chapter. (FL)
Descriptors: Classification, Learning Activities, Prior Learning, Reading Ability

Leach, Lisa S. – Science Teacher, 1993
Describes a project to help students shift from the precision they expect in science to the more ambiguous nature of taxonomy. Students are asked to project themselves 500 years into the future when, as a result of humankind's pollution, there are only 10 remaining organisms. Some organisms are unlike any previously known. Students name and…
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, High Schools, Learning Activities
Southern Illinois Univ., Carbondale. Dept. of Agricultural Education and Mechanization. – 1992
This lesson plan is intended for use in conducting classes on plant identification. Presented first are a series of questions and answers designed to convey general information about the scientific classification of plants. The following topics are among those discussed: main types of plants; categories of vascular plants; gymnosperms and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Behavioral Objectives, Classification, Learning Activities