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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
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
Direct linkMiller, Jon S. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2004
These activities allow students to investigate behavioral responses of the large Milkweed bug, "Oncopeltus fasciatus," and the mealworm, "Tenebrio molitor" or "Tenebrio obscurus," to external stimuli of light, color, and temperature. During the activities, students formulate hypotheses to research questions presented. They also observe insects for…
Descriptors: Entomology, Animal Behavior, Science Activities, Learning Activities
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
Peer reviewedTaub, 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
Mitchinson, Don F. – 1983
Written for teachers who lead their 6th grade students on a 3-day field experience program at the Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne, New York, this manual provides objectives, materials, and procedures for activities which help students learn about the natural environment--pond life, trees, ecology of the forest floor, stream…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Conservation Education, Discovery Learning
