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Watkins, Ann E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
This activity unit leads students to discover facts related to the maximum area enclosed by figures with given perimeters. Three worksheets are included. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
Avital, Shmuel; Amit, Gideon – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
An exploratory problem is presented which involves the identification of all the ways a unit fraction with prime denominator can be written as a sum of two unit fractions. (MN)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Discovery Learning, Induction, Instructional Materials
Church, Nancy A. – American Education, 1983
A special science program for gifted children keeps them interested through hands-on experience and the enthusiasm generated by a teacher's love for her subject and her students. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. Bureau of General and Academic Education. – 1972
The unit approach to instruction in the kindergarten and primary grades is considered as an example of learning by doing. In guiding a unit, the teacher must have thorough basic plans but must be willing to let the students substitute their ideas for hers. Part of the purpose of unit work is to let children discover for themselves what process is…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials, Kindergarten
Thomas, John I. – 1989
Pupils' natural questioning attitudes lead them to discovery in a learning center, in contrast to the lecture method, by which information is forced on students regardless of their interests. This paper describes learning experiences built around rocks. Materials placed in a rock center (rocks, stones, pebbles, magnifying glasses hammers, and…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning, Inquiry

Woolaver, John N. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Activity Units, Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning, Induction
Cowan, David; And Others – 1992
This book is a developmental and sequential program of activities designed for grades K-8 to: (1) build a base of awareness, understanding, and skills required for conflict prevention and resolution; (2) give students practice using a variety of strategies for managing and resolving conflict; (3) create opportunities for students to apply those…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Activity Units, Conflict, Conflict Resolution

Bivens, Irl C., Ed. – College Mathematics Journal, 1991
Student research projects are open-ended questions or sets of questions intended to give undergraduate students experience doing introductory mathematical research. Proposed is an investigation of a Faro shuffle that is performed by cutting the deck exactly in half and then perfectly interleaving the cards of the two halves. (Author/JJK)
Descriptors: Activity Units, College Mathematics, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes

Ouellette, Hugh – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Three worksheets dealing with number triangles are given. Exercises are designed to lead students to discover number patterns within the triangles. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Computation, Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials

Brunner, 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
Durkin, Lisa Lyons, Ed. – First Teacher, 1995
These six theme-oriented newsletter issues present specific curriculum planning ideas and activities for teachers of young children. The theme of the January/February 1995 issue is "Circle Time." This issue offers many activities for circle time in the areas of math, science, language development, music, movement, and social studies. The…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Adventure Education, Classroom Techniques, Discovery Learning

Renzulli, 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

Herman, Eugene A., Ed. – College Mathematics Journal, 1991
This review features new examples of using the computer relative to college-level mathematics to enhance pedagogy, solve problems, and model real-life situations. Included is a LOGO program that can be used to create and to stimulate subsequent investigations of spirolaterals, those figures generated by repeatedly drawing basic loops. (JJK)
Descriptors: Activity Units, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews

Renzulli, 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

Reiser, 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
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