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Weidner, Laura E. – Instructor, 1989
A large class that must share one computer can still get the benefits of adventure/simulation software if students work in small groups. Teamwork stimulates sharing and cooperation. The importance of planning, useful peripherals, follow-up activities, and product information are included in this article. (IAH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Simulation, Cooperative Learning, Courseware
Fina, Allan de – Instructor, 1992
Presents suggestions for teaching students about poetry by using pets. The article recommends discussing poems about pets, writing with rhyme to describe pets, writing free-verse sketches about pets, collaboratively describing pets, and studying line breaks by writing one-line descriptions of imaginary pets. A reproducible teacher page offers two…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Creative Writing, Descriptive Writing, Elementary Education
Lindquist, Tarry – Instructor, 1996
A social studies wax museum can teach elementary students facts as they celebrate Halloween. A primary activity has students determine historic scenes to include in the wax museum, practice their poses, and put on a Halloween show. An intermediate activity has students research historic events, interpret information, create backdrops and props,…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
Kepler, Lynne – Instructor, 1992
Presents class activities to help elementary students learn about changes in the state of matter by making ice cream. In addition to making observations on the changes of state, students can practice measuring and identifying the properties (e.g., color, size, and shape). (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
McLaughlin, Peggy; And Others – Instructor, 1993
Explains how to set the stage for cooperative learning in primary classrooms. One article describes how to achieve classroom cooperation using developmentally appropriate planning; the other discusses class activities that can spark a collaborative spirit (e.g., cooperative murals and book discussions). (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning
Kepler, Lynne – Instructor, 1992
Presents elementary school science activities with a Halloween orientation. One activity teaches students to appreciate and understand bats. A second activity has students group and classify monsters by individual characteristics. Activities for integrating science across the curriculum include creating monster myths, conducting surveys of…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Prescott, Jennifer O. – Instructor, 2001
Presents innovative, multiple intelligence math practices that can boost student learning and promote fun in the classroom. Suggestions include doing picture book math, working on open-ended problems, doing math all day and everywhere, and working on cooperative group math. (SM)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Anxiety, Mathematics Instruction
Ellis, Susan S.; Whalen, Susan F. – Instructor, 1992
Presents 35 strategies for dealing with common challenges that may arise in the cooperative learning classroom. Challenges include children who cannot get along, who prefer to be alone, who are unmotivated, who cannot keep up, who finish first, who finish last, and who make too much noise. (SM)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
Novelli, Joan – Instructor, 1993
Describes how technology helped one elementary teacher meet the needs and celebrate the strengths of all his students in a mixed-ability-grouped, student-centered classroom. Technology allowed the children many more choices for different kinds of learning and helped them develop their individual strengths. (SM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Creative Teaching
Edinger, Monica – Instructor, 1995
Presents strategies for coaxing students into insightful book discussions. The strategies include creating a comfortable environment, choosing groups that work together, being a good leader, picking meaningful books, following the students' leads, spinning conversational threads, lighting the conversational fire, and examining different angles on…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cooperative Learning, Discussion Groups, Grade 4
Novelli, Joan, Ed. – Instructor, 1993
Two articles discuss changes that are making technology useful to teachers. After examining computer uses in education, the articles describe new research and educational technology trends, and products and projects that got three teachers hooked on technology. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software Reviews, Cooperative Learning
Winokur, Jeff; And Others – Instructor, 1992
The article helps elementary teachers develop science programs geared to their students, emphasizing the appropriateness of hands-on activities and developmental learning. It presents three Earth Day water projects on rain and puddles, water drops and surface tension, and water purification that can be tailored for specific classes. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Creative Teaching, Developmental Stages
Pelletier, Carol; And Others – Instructor, 1992
Presents class activities to help elementary teachers prepare their students for cooperative learning. Phase one involves building team spirit and appreciating differences. Phase two includes strategies for trying substantial cooperative projects. Phase three offers ideas for adding cooperation to basic subject areas all year long. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Group Activities
Calkins, Lucy McCormick – Instructor, 1997
Describes New York City teachers' emphasis on independent reading, with the rest of their reading curriculum growing out of needs identified during that time. They begin with mini-lessons, then create social supports for reading, make independent reading central and collaborative, reinforce what works, make time for solitary reading, and learn…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Independent Reading, Reading Attitudes
Ohanian, Susan, Comp. – Instructor, 1992
The article presents strategies used by elementary teachers from around the country to promote mathematics learning in the classroom. Their ideas include using manipulatives, participating in cooperative learning, keeping math journals, collecting portfolios, and reading literature that relates to math concepts in real life. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education
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