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Peterson, Richard E. – Man/Society/Technology, 1980
Presents one approach to developing a technology-based curriculum for the elementary school. Three models are examined which help establish a curriculum structure: (1) curriculum content structure; (2) five dimensions of the study of technology; and (3) curriculum webbing/sunburst technique. (CT)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Models
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Johnson, Terry D.; And Others – Language Arts, 1981
Seven characteristics of an effective spelling program, supported by multiple independent research studies, are examined along with their implications for learning to spell. (HTH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Arts, Program Content, Spelling
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Kunkel, Erika R. – American Biology Teacher, 1977
This year-long science program involved fifth grade students in the investigation of a meadow pond. Two field trips to collect pond water and organisms were arranged for the beginning and conclusion of the program. Classroom activities were designed to study aquatic organisms, life cycles, populations, and ecosystems. (MA)
Descriptors: Biology, Conservation Education, Ecology, Elementary Education
Garrett, Roberta L. – Instructor, 1980
Teachers at the Ludington (Michigan) Catholic School planned a week-long program on bicycle safety. This article describes some of the week's activities, presents safety tips from speakers, and includes copies of a bicycle safety quiz and a checklist for bicycle maintenance. (SJL)
Descriptors: Bicycling, Check Lists, Elementary Education, Maintenance
Alvino, Peter; Hoss, Madeline – 1985
Since 1982 migrant children in grades K-8 have participated in a McLean County (Illinois) summer program of academic instruction and recreation aimed at instilling a love for learning and a desire to grow academically. The program is administered by the state compensatory section during June, July, and August with a student/teacher ratio of 8 to…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Migrant Education, Migrant Programs
Feld, Toby B. – Teacher, 1978
Considers some important points a reading teacher and a classroom aide must understand before teaching elementary students. Also discusses some successful reading projects using classroom aides. (RK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities, Program Content, Reading Programs
Williams, Trefor – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1976
This article describes the efforts of the Schools Council Project in research and development work in (1) determining the concepts fundamental to health education, (2) developing a rationale of health education, (3) developing teacher guides for the health education of 5-13-year-old students, and (4) information dissemination and inservice…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
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Olson, Tazuko N. – Social Studies, 1982
Discusses three assumptions that can help achieve the goals of international studies in the elementary school. The author shows how intercultural development can be added to Kohlberg's and Piaget's stages. A unit on the Japanese house illustrates how the study of another culture can integrate social studies and mathematical skills. (SR)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education
Maley, Donald – Man/Society/Technology, 1975
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Tasks, Elementary Education, Guidelines
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1983
Designed for use by elementary school teachers responsible for working with students whose writing test scores indicate a need for remediation, this guide has as its goal the improvement of students' writing skills on a day-to-day basis. The first part of the guide describes the composing process and defines the characteristics of an effective…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Guidelines, Program Content, Remedial Instruction
Mehlville R-9 School District, St. Louis, MO. – 1983
Intended for teachers involved in language arts instruction in kindergarten through grade six, this spelling program guide was developed to aid in improving spelling and the use of dictionaries. Following a statement of the goals of the spelling program, the sections cover the following program aspects: (1) textbooks and dictionaries; (2)…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dictionaries, Elementary Education, Error Analysis (Language)
Penick, John E., Ed. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 12 exemplary programs in elementary school science. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 reviews four goal clusters (developed during Project Synthesis) related to the desired state in elementary school science.…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation Criteria
RMC Research Corp., Denver, CO. – 1990
This guide presents the components and implementation phases of the Technical Assistance Center's Chapter 1 Program Improvement Process. The goal of this process is to improve the achievement of educationally disadvantaged students. The following components are discussed: (1) teamwork; (2) informed decision-making; (3) vision setting; (4) research…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Objectives, Educationally Disadvantaged
Anderson, Gordon S. – 1984
Intended to help reading teachers develop and demonstrate mastery of diagnostic or remediation skills prior to or with application in a real classroom, this handbook provides simulated materials for use within a course or staff development program to supplement lectures, discussions, readings, demonstrations, and films. Following an introduction,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Miscue Analysis, Program Content
Instructor, 1983
Described are 16 successful education projects in 11 states. Some are supported by local or state funds; others are approved by the National Diffusion Network, meaning that they have been statistically validated as effective and receive federal funds to train teachers in replicating the project at minimum cost. Addresses are available for further…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Activities, Educational Innovation, Elementary Education
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