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Peer reviewedHoots, Rita A. – Science Teacher, 1991
Describes the ways in which our own view of the world effects the way that we interpret information. Contends that we need to know the difference between perceptions and illusions. Discusses the world of illusions; haptic senses; adaptive adjustments; and visual illusions. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Perception, Science Education, Secondary Education
Coming to Our Senses: An Environmental Approach to Teaching at the Elementary Level. Second Edition.
Bock, Judith; And Others – 1975
This booklet contains activities and teaching suggestions that will help elementary students become aware of their environment. It will help teachers foster among their pupils an understanding of their place in nature, a sense of wonder, a reverence for life, thoughtful use of resources, and the realization that the earth is a home to be shared.…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Consumer Economics, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Cooper, William D. – Journal of Architectural Education, 1982
In an effort to make freehand drawing instruction more easily transferred to architectural design, a series of exercises was developed based on touch, movement, and vision. The intent is for students to mimic and develop empathy with the items they are drawing. Examples and illustrations are provided. (MSE)
Descriptors: Architectural Education, Art Education, Design, Freehand Drawing
Peer reviewedKrustchinsky, Rick; Weiss, Ann – Science Activities, 1991
Eighteen science activities that help children learn to use their senses are described. Multisensory activities and single-sensory activities are provided. Each activity includes a list of materials, the procedure, information for the teacher, questions, and a vocabulary list of words often used by children to describe what is taking place. (KR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Observation, Perceptual Development, Perceptual Motor Learning
Rockwell, Robert E.; And Others – Instructor, 1983
Methods for teaching pupils to use their senses to explore colors, shapes, textures, and sounds of the great outdoors are described. Ideas include: (1) having children hug their own special tree; (2) looking for geometric shapes in nature; (3) taking nocturnal nature walks; (4) building a track for racing insects; and (5) collecting objects with…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
Lobb, Nancy; Roderman, Winifred Ho – 1982
The Science in Action series is designed to teach practical science concepts to special-needs students. It is intended to develop students' problem-solving skills by teaching them to observe, record, analyze, conclude, and predict. This document contains a student workbook which deals with basic principles of life science. Six separate units…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Biology, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Education
Levine, Suzanne Sosna – 1997
The Child Development Program at John Adams School in North Brunswick, New Jersey, was designed to be an immediate intervention for children with learning problems in the early elementary grades. This two-volume guide describes the work done in the program and how the program can be replicated. The first book details characteristics of the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
