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Huntsberger, John P. – Science and Children, 1978
The classroom use of attribute blocks to develop thinking skills is defended in this article. Divergent-productive thinking is identified as an important skill that can be developed by using these blocks. However, teacher commitment and involvement in the program is considered necessary. Suggestions for using these blocks are included. (MA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Creative Thinking, Educational Research
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Green, Vicki A. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1996
Recalls a week-long field study trip to a reconstructed historic site, Barkerville, British Columbia. Ten years later the participants remembered the experience. The students overwhelmingly agreed that the experience sparked their imagination and created a real connection to the historical past. Includes brief excerpts from the interviews. (MJP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Activities, Cultural Centers
Lobb, Nancy; Roderman, Winifred Ho – 1982
The Science in Action series is designed to teach practical science concepts to special-needs students. It is intended to develop students' problem-solving skills by teaching them to observe, record, analyze, conclude, and predict. This document contains a student workbook which deals with basic principles of life science. Six separate units…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Biology, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Education