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Beyond "The Lorax": Examining Children's Books on Climate Change
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Boggs, George L.; Wilson, Nance S.; Ackland, Robert T.; Danna, Stephen; Grant, Kathy B. – Reading Teacher, 2016
Five teacher educators discuss children's literature addressing Earth's changing climate. They present tools for evaluating the quality of resources likely to help teachers and students stimulate conceptual and emotional development rather than anxiety or oversimplification. An annotated selection of current books along with a checklist to…
Descriptors: Climate, Childrens Literature, Teacher Educators, Emotional Development
Becoming Critical Consumers of Sex Stereotyping in Television.
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Butler, Matilda – Social Studies Review, 1980
Presents a checklist of 13 questions to use in ascertaining the amount of sex bias in television programs and commercials. Briefly suggests a class activity using these and other tabulations. (CK)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Commercial Television, Elementary Secondary Education, Sex Bias
Current Social Theory: A Monograph Checklist.
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Winter, Michael F. – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1988
Presents a list of 334 social theory monographs that was developed for collection evaluation in a major research library in a field that is not readily accessible through traditional subject headings or lists. The discussion covers preliminary bibliographic analysis and hints for use in smaller libraries. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Library Collection Development, Monographs, Scholarly Journals
Things to Do in the 1980s and the Check-Ahhh! Effect.
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Sonnenberg, Lois J. – English Journal, 1980
Contains a bibliography of reference books and a checklist of suggestions that focus on professional growth and on the creation of a more student-centered approach to the teaching of English in the 80s. (DD)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Language Arts
Positive Intergenerational Picture Books for Young Children.
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James, Jean Yahres; Kormanski, James; Kormanski, Luethel M. – Young Children, 1999
Addresses concerns about nurturing positive attitudes in young children toward an ever-increasingly aging population. Discusses five elements of general picture books for young children, and explains characteristics of positive intergenerational relationships as portrayed in popular children's books. Provides an annotated bibliography of 16…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Attitude Change, Bibliographies, Check Lists
Ideas Come from Everywhere: Generating Creativity for Your Library.
Kesselman, Martin – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Describes tools and techniques that can be used to increase creativity in libraries. Highlights include idea files; brainstorming, in groups or as individuals; mind mapping; checklists; idea processing software; new age techniques such as brain integration and flotation tanks; and an annotated bibliography of six books on idea techniques. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Check Lists, Computer Software, Creative Activities
Fine Tuning for Government Relations Libraries.
Sankovitz, James L. – New Directions for Institutional Advancement, 1981
Information sources for educational institutions' government relations exist in abundance. The difficulty is in selecting references and sources that mirror an institution's character and qualities. A bibliography for a basic reference collection is provided. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Check Lists, Government School Relationship, Higher Education
Summary and Further Readings.
Watkins, Ed – New Directions for Education, Work and Careers, 1979
A bibliography of 27 publications dealing with career education is presented. Also included is the Career Development Process Checklist (An Institutional Assessment). (AF)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Career Development, Career Education, Check Lists
Selecting Books for and about Native Americans for Young People.
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McDonald, Peter, Comp. – Multicultural Review, 1993
Lists 14 resources that are guides to selecting books for and about Native Americans for young people. They include bibliographies, discussions of cultural bias, periodicals, and a checklist for evaluation. (SLD)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Bibliographies, Books
Maximizing Camp Property.
Knapp, Clifford – Camping Magazine, 1987
Provides selected 14-item outdoor-environmental education bibliography and 20-item checklist of factors weekend/summer camp directors should consider when pondering entry into the outdoor education market. Covers issues of camp philosophy, staff, facilities additions/alterations, equipment, food service, competition, environmental impact,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Camping, Check Lists, Economic Factors