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Peer reviewedBrunner, Mark – Science Activities, 1980
Describes five environmental awareness activities which can be integrated into any elementary school classroom situation. Activity oriented experiences are described utilizing field experiences, group work, language experience, role playing and the inquiry method. Activity topics include the meaning of environment, introduction to natural and…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedRenzulli, Joseph S. – Middle School Journal, 2000
Discusses the rationale for Academy of Inquiry and Talent Development enrichment projects in middle schools and provides examples of the activities pursued in these projects. Considers the authentic-learning and real-life problem-solving objectives of the projects, their organization, and the three types of enrichment: general exploratory, group…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Enrichment
Peer reviewedRenzulli, Joseph S. – Middle School Journal, 2001
Details the middle school implementation of an Academies of Inquiry and Talent Development enrichment program involving authentic-learning and real-life problem solving objectives. Considers start-up issues of orientation for students and parents, as well as teacher planning. Also considers issues of maintaining high standards, finding time for…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Enrichment
Peer reviewedReiser, Robert A.; Butzin, Sarah M. – Middle School Journal, 2000
Discusses the Technology Enhancing Achievement in Middle School (TEAMS) approach to classroom design, which incorporates interdisciplinary teams, active learning, and technology as an instructional tool. Considers the nature of instruction, development of the approach, and research examining its effects. Includes lists of software and other media…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
Robinson, Julia – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1997
Describes a learning unit on women's contributions to society that was developed cooperatively by third grade teachers and a library media specialist. Students brainstormed what they knew about women's accomplishments, conducted group and individual phone interviews, and questioned a panel of women who visited the school. Sidebars include the…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Brainstorming, Class Activities, Consciousness Raising
Peer reviewedVan Cleaf, David W.; Sesow, F. William – Social Studies, 1993
Describes an instructional activity in which fifth graders identified geographic and economic factors that caused a town to become a ghost town. Discusses instructional procedures and materials used in the activity. Includes extension activities, maps, and suggestions for adapting the activity to other geographic regions. (CFR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Curriculum Design, Discovery Learning
Caldwell, John J. – Canadian Journal of English Language Arts, 1988
Presents and assesses a program to improve historical knowledge and relationships of junior high students through a language arts program based on children's historical fiction. (SD)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Creative Teaching, Discovery Learning, Fiction
