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Charbonneau, Manon P. – 1971
This document begins with a discussion of the author's approach to instruction in a mathematics laboratory. This discussion includes an enumeration of types of desirable or necessary equipment and advice on the management of a laboratory. The author examines issues related to achievement and readiness for more traditional school experiences in…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
Merritt, James K. – 1977
The Action Socialization Experiences (ASE) presented in this guide are modified Outward Bound initiative tests developed at the New Jersey School of Conservation to be used as an introduction to group problem solving. The ASE process is described as follows: teachers are assigned a specific problem for a 2-hour period and briefed on techniques of…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment, Experiential Learning
Hoffman, Lou; Ritrovato, Lou – 1978
This teachers' guide was written in an effort to get elementary school students to "turn on" to nature and to develop positive attitudes toward the environment. The materials are divided into three sections. Section one consists of activities revolving around the Environment, Wildlife, Man and the Environment. Concepts, objectives, needed…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Peterson, Inez W.; Smith, Lucille W. – 1972
The broad purpose of the Western States Small Schools Project (WSSP), an Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title III project, is to improve education in small rural schools. Undertaken by WSSP, SPURS attacks the lack of specialized education services and general lag in implementing improved educational practices in rural areas. A long-range…
Descriptors: Academic Records, Achievement Rating, Curriculum Guides, Decision Making Skills
Lichtenberg, Betty K., Ed.; Troutman, Andria P., Ed. – 1974
The 26 activities described in this volume deal with a wide variety of mathematical ideas. Most of the activities are appropriate for grades 6-9; many could be used with older or younger groups as well. All activities are described in detail; some descriptions include sample worksheets, and several provide suggestions for followup activities. The…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creativity, Discovery Learning, Elementary School Mathematics
Marron, Tom – 1974
Designed to accomodate 2 days and 1 night of intensive investigation of the seacoast environment of Rhode Island's southern coast, this secondary curriculum guide presents a brief program description, program goals, a program schedule, descriptions of each task involved in 6 field investigations, and descriptions of the tasks involved in a food…
Descriptors: Camping, Curriculum Guides, Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning
Matthews, Bruce; And Others – 1978
Since research indicates teachers generally lack confidence in their ability to conduct lessons in the outdoors and feel inadequate regarding knowledge of the natural world, this guide has been developed to build teacher confidence in utilizing the outdoors. Designed to be used in conjunction with a practicum workshop, this guide presents…
Descriptors: Activities, Discovery Learning, Educational Philosophy, Environmental Education
Anderson, Zola – 1976
This booklet is designed to help the preschool teacher understand the children in her classroom and assist them in social-emotional development. The booklet has four objectives: (1) to increase the teacher's understanding of the child's needs; (2) to discuss ways the teacher can provide a climate for healthy emotional growth; (3) to help the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Aggression, Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment
Schott, Willis R. M., Ed. – 1973
Since 1968, Lindbergh School District fifth graders have participated in a five day resident camp program designed to foster an appreciation for nature, to promote self-reliance while developing emotional maturity, and to provide a communal living experience with peers and teachers. The handbook is a composite of teachers', administrators', and…
Descriptors: Activities, Animal Behavior, Art, Camping
Fitzpatrick, Ann-Marie; And Others – 1976
Designed so that 100 to 125 heterogeneously grouped 7th and 8th grade students and a team of 5 core teachers might experience and discover the natural and historical "treasure" in the Parker River area of Massachusetts, this interdisciplinary unit centers on a hike to Parker River (6.7 miles) and visits to a cemetery, a monument, and Old…
Descriptors: Activities, Affective Objectives, Art, Cognitive Objectives
Colorado Outdoor Education Center, Inc., Florissant. – 1975
The Colorado Outdoor Education Center aims to educate the total person by offering programs which help each individual to gain a sense of the earth, of community, and of self. At High Trails the students are brought into direct contact with nature, utilizing small groups and emphasizing direct experiences. The integrated, multi-disciplinary…
Descriptors: American History, American Indian Culture, Conservation (Environment), Course Content
Lindstrom, Phyllis; And Others – 1973
The English curriculum comprising the document was written specifically for students deficient in composition by a team of English teachers from a Minnesota high school, in response to the expressed needs of their colleagues in the Robbinsdale area. The content is fitted into a career-related schema, ungraded and experience-based. For example, in…
Descriptors: Career Education, Communication Skills, Curriculum Guides, Discovery Learning