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Alvino, James – Teacher, 1980
Described is a program, "Philosophy for Children," the purpose of which is to teach children to think independently, logically, and ethically. Students' reading, math and communication skills improved dramatically after one year in the program. Included are questions which teachers in the program are encouraged to ask. (KC)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
Download full textAppel, Gary; And Others – 1982
This guide for starting a school garden is Book One in Project Life Lab's (Santa Cruz, California) three-part curriculum for a garden-based science and nutrition program for grades 2-6. The curriculum is designed for use as an integrated program, but the books can be used independently. It is suggested that the use of student journals can greatly…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
O'Brien, Bernadette C. – CSA Education Review, 1982
The New York City Board of Education's Title I program, "Learning to Read through the Arts," teaches skills in reading through involvement in the arts, builds self-confidence, improves self-image, and adds to the experiences of the participating children. If children are able to read material and apply the information thus acquired to…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education
O'Brien, Bernadette C. – 1978
Learning to Read Through the Arts is an intensive, individualized reading program that focuses on the improvement of reading skills through the integration of a total art program with a total reading program. The staff includes reading teachers, art teachers, and classroom teachers working as a team. Listening, speaking, writing, and reading…
Descriptors: Art, Art Activities, Art Education, Compensatory Education
Appel, Gary; And Others – 1982
This guide for teaching nutrition is Book Three in Project Life Lab's (Santa Cruz, California) three-part curriculum for a garden-based science and nutrition program for grades 2-6. The curriculum is designed for use as an integrated program, but the books can be used independently. It is suggested that the use of student journals can greatly…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Consumer Education, Cooking Instruction, Demonstration Programs
Appel, Gary; And Others – 1982
This guide for teaching science is Book Two in Project Life Lab's (Santa Cruz, California) three-part curriculum for a garden-based science and nutrition program for grades 2-6. The curriculum is designed for use as an integrated program, but the books can be used independently. It is suggested that the use of student journals can greatly enhance…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Conservation Education, Demonstration Programs, Discovery Learning
