The development of a nutrition curriculum to be integrated in other subjects in the elementary schools is discussed. The planned curriculum is intended to be developed in such a way that nutrition concepts can be introduced in the context of established subject matter areas such as reading, mathematics, social studies, and health. The concepts…

The author is concerned with politics in a wider sense--providing children with an individual and collective sense of identity in time and space, giving them opportunities for the exploration of shared experience, making them aware of the responsibilities and privileges of community. (Editor)

In their second book copublished by the National Council of Teachers of English and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, David and Phyllis Whitin offer K-6 teachers a wealth of ideas for integrating literature and mathematics, including: (1) Specific criteria for evaluating math-related books, with emphasis on inquiry, critical…

This document presents the curriculum of the University School at the University of Tulsa (Oklahoma), an early childhood and elementary school for academically gifted students. The curriculum is based on enaction theory, which emphasizes active, interdisciplinary learning involving three steps: (1) concept introduction through active and…

Suggestions for enhancing the validity of the social study and restoring history to a relevant place in social inquiry were discussed. (Author/RK)

Evidence that social studies is not taught (or taught well) on the elementary level is presented, reasons why it is not taught are offered, reasons why it should be taught are suggested, and proposals for what should be done to revive the health of elementary social studies instruction are made. (RM)

Suggests strategies and activities related to energy education at the elementary level. The author stresses that learning experiences must be interdisciplinary and based on social and scientific information and concepts. (KC)

Explains how a new approach to mathematics education which emphasizes problem solving and interrelationships among various disciplines can help students use mathematics in problem solving in everyday and working lives. (DB)

A lesson, "Harriet Tubman: A Most Successful Conductor," illustrates how to employ a basal reader in social studies instruction in the elementary grades. This approach offers students a relevant curriculum, greater opportunities for concept development, practice in skills areas, and activities that offer greater opportunity to master…

Defines "Orff-Schulwerk" as an educational technique that guides children through several phases of musical development: (1) exploration, (2) imitation, (3) improvisation, and (4) creation. These phases are integrated throughout various learning activities that occur in a group context. Briefly discusses the development of Orff-Schulwerk…

These guidelines for teachers are part of a total social studies K-12 curricular program. The guide provides a basis for developing courses of study adapted to the needs of students; to make the teacher more aware of student-performance at their respective grade level, and as a basis to make decisions regarding pilot programs and adoption of…

Proposes a conceptual framework for integrating second language and content instruction, in which language and content teachers work collaboratively to determine language-teaching objectives. This framework is applied in English as a Second Language, language immersion, elementary school foreign language, and mainstream classes. (Author/CB)

Questions whether current social studies curriculum units and learning activities contribute to the goals of citizenship education. Contends that student attitudes about citizenship are seldom affected by typical social studies instruction. Asserts that teachers must understand and accept larger educational goals and develop classroom activities…

Although three types of foreign language program exist in elementary schools (immersion, partial immersion, and core courses), there is no conclusive evidence as to what length of instruction time results in greater student achievement. A logical approach to foreign language teaching at the elementary level is one that integrates foreign language…