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Hackett, Erla – 1982
This guide is designed to provide elementary school teachers with a harmless, inexpensive, clean, odorless, and easy-to-care-for insect-rearing project for the classroom. The following topics are included: (1) instructions for the care and feeding of the beetle larvae; (2) student activities for observing larval characteristics and behavior…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Entomology, Experiential Learning
Rushton, Erik; Ryan, Emily; Swift, Charles – 2001
In this activity, students look at different types of fabric and their respective individual properties. Using a magnifying glass and sandpaper, students test the weave and wear quality of sample fabrics. By comparing the qualities of different fabrics, they are able to better understand why there are so many different types of fabric and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Engineering, Experiential Learning, Hands on Science
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
Lindberg, Lois – Outdoor Communicator, 1981
Try to learn all you can about a plant in the winter. As the season changes, you can see what the dried seed pod is like in bloom. You are a convert if you notice a spectacular show of summer wildflowers and wonder what sort of winter weed will result. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Botany, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
Zielinski, Edward J. – 1987
Field trips allow students unique access to resources not available in the classroom. Field experiences enhance students' understanding, are a factor in retention, can be motivational, and are essential for the acquisition of basic science skills. Students learn, in a meaningful way, the procedures of setting goals, observing and recording data,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Field Trips
Power, Brenda – Instructor, 1997
The seasonal activities presented are: observing herbs to encourage use of the senses in writing; watching a jack-o'-lantern wither to learn skills in writing details; and building snowmen to learn to explain a string of events in writing. (SM)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers
Morgan, Diana – Scientist, 1991
A trend at U.S. colleges and universities in teaching first-year science courses is discussed. An approach in the classroom and lab in which students engage in science through observation and hypothesis is emphasized. Hands-on science, experiential science, and constructing science through cooperative learning are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Cooperative Learning, Educational Improvement
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Burns, Sandra Flynn – Nature Study, 1991
This lesson plan describes techniques to develop the sensory awareness of elementary age children as they explore the natural environment. It includes outdoor activities and follow-up classroom experiences that develop observation skills and enhance the development of communication and classification skills. (MCO)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Field Trips
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Rushton, Erik; Ryan, Emily; Swift, Charles – 2001
In this activity, students experiment and observe the similarities and differences between human-made objects and nature in small groups. Students compare the function and structure of hollow bones with drinking straws, bird beaks and tool pliers, and bat wings and airplane wings. A classroom discussion can be held to discuss similarities and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Engineering, Experiential Learning, Group Activities
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Perkes, Victor A. – Science and Children, 1979
The value of involving children in experiencing environmental phenomena and observing living organisms is advocated. Suggestions are presented for offering a richer set of science experiences for children. (SA)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
Olien, Rebecca – 1998
This book offers alternative approaches for local hiking events, such as creating extensive science, math or art projects, in order to energize a group of children. Chapter 1, "Getting Started," provides details on planning a hike, including getting supports, managing materials, setting the tone, questioning techniques, basic ecological…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
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Jenness, Mark – Science and Children, 1987
Suggests how simple hikes can be integrated into the elementary school curriculum. Presents nine topic areas that can serve as themes for schoolyard hikes. (ML)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
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Pugh, Ava F.; Dukes-Bevans, Lenell – Science and Children, 1987
Provides some teaching tips for elementary teachers that are designed to enhance the natural interests of young children in science and help equip them with important science processing skills. Contains activities related to observation, classification, measurement, and communication. (TW)
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Development, Communications, Elementary Education
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D'Ambrosio, Beatriz S.; Campos, Tania Maria Mendonca – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1992
Reports a study to investigate the extent to which research experience of designing and conducting their own study could enhance five preservice teachers' understanding of children's knowledge of the mathematical concept of fractions. Results indicated that research experience is fruitful in developing an inquisitive disposition in preservice…
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Cognitive Structures, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
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Taub, Diane E. – Teaching Sociology, 1991
In a social psychology class based on experiential learning, students carry out research and interpret a setting by observing social interaction. Settings include correctional facilities, self-help groups, and abuse shelters. Describes students responsibilities, reactions, data collection, analysis, and project findings. Finds students learn…
Descriptors: Class Activities, College Students, Course Content, Course Descriptions
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