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Gardner, Martin – Scientific American, 1979
Discusses some mathematical games concerning the packing of squares. (HM)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Game Theory, Games, Mathematical Applications
Joyal, Lloyd H.; And Others – 1977
The need to promote mathematical creativity and suggestions for developing it are discussed in this document. The largest portion of this document consists of a collection of problem sheets, arranged according to 26 content areas. Puzzles, activities, and a variety of problems are included, with an answer key. An annotated bibliography of selected…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Creativity, Educational Games, Elementary Education
Meadows, Dennis L.; Van der Waals, Barbara – 1989
This booklet contains a collection of educational games that can be used by teachers to convey ideas and create discussion related to environmental protection and sustainable development. The games accommodate participants of all ages and require little preparation by the teacher, up to 30-40 players with only one operator, minimal materials (many…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Conservation (Environment), Educational Games, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedKrulik, Stephen; Rudnick, Jesse A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Teachers should consider using strategy games to introduce students to problem solving in an enjoyable way. Advantages of games, criteria, games and variations to use, and classroom organization are each discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Class Organization, Educational Games, Elementary Education
Nelson, Doreen G. – 1974
The program outlined in this manual is an interdisciplinary method of teaching required curriculum (plus additional skills) to elementary students within the framework of a series of activities that relate subject matter to real-life situations. The activities of the program are divided into four slightly overlapping phases or topic areas, each…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Curriculum Guides, Educational Games
Peer reviewedMcCormack, Alan J. – American Biology Teacher, 1982
Scientific challenges are presented to motivate secondary and college students in creative thinking and scientific problem solving. Student solutions to the "Create-a-Creature" challenge are presented and six new challenges are issued. (PEB)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Creative Activities, Creative Thinking
Reid, Avis – 1974
This book contains game-planning ideas which will help instructors and students design games to fit the needs of their own particular schools and communities. The strategies and plans are recommended for classes of social problems, human relations, psychology, and can also be used with summer camp groups, chambers of commerce, clubs, and church…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Games
Hepburn, Mary A. – 1976
The student textbook describes voter registration, nominations, political campaigns, and elections in Georgia. It also shows how young citizens can participate in politics to solve problems which affect them directly. Although the textbook tells a fictional story about students within a city, the issues and information presented are truthful…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Citizen Participation, Citizenship, Civics
Download full textOhio State Univ., Columbus. National Center for Research in Vocational Education. – 1977
This fifth in a series of twenty-nine learning modules on instructional execution is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers skill in using simulation techniques in teaching to help the students meet lesson objectives and gain the competencies they need to prepare for the real world of work. The terminal objective for the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Competency Based Teacher Education, Educational Equipment
Minnesota State Energy Agency, St. Paul. – 1977
The document contains seven learning activities for junior high students on the energy situation. Objectives are to help students gain understanding and knowledge about the relationships between humans and their social and physical environments; solve problems and clarify issues; examine personal beliefs and values; and recognize the relationships…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Community Attitudes, Consumer Education, Cultural Differences
