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Katz, Lilian G. – 1994
A project is an in-depth investigation of a topic worth learning more about, usually undertaken by a group of children within a class. The goal of a project is to learn more about a topic rather than to find answers to questions posed by a teacher. Project work is complementary to the systematic parts of a curriculum. Whereas systematic…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Katz, Lilian G. – 1994
A project is an in-depth investigation of a topic worth learning more about, usually undertaken by a group of children within a class. The goal of a project is to learn more about a topic rather than to find answers to questions posed by a teacher. Project work is complementary to the systematic parts of a curriculum. Whereas systematic…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Reed, Michelle K. – 1995
Of all the reform recommendations being made by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, making mathematical connections is among the more difficult to achieve, yet is so helpful in motivating students in the early grades. Mathematical connections can relate mathematical topics to students' daily lives and to other mathematical topics but…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Elementary School Mathematics, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach
Reed, Michelle K. – 1995
Of all the reform recommendations being made by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, making mathematical connections is among the more difficult to achieve, especially at the high school level, where so much emphasis is placed on distinct content courses. Mathematical connections can relate mathematical topics to students' daily lives…
Descriptors: Art Activities, High Schools, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach
Reed, Michelle K. – 1995
Of all the reform recommendations being made by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, making mathematical connections is among the more difficult, yet most important to achieve, especially at the middle school level, where students are first beginning to appreciate the real power of mathematics. Mathematical connections can relate…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades