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Peer reviewedZilliox, Joseph T.; Lowery, Shannon G. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Describes an extended investigation of polygons and polyhedra which was conducted in response to a challenge posed in Focus, a newsletter from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Students were challenged to construct a polyhedron with faces that measure more than 13 inches to a side. Outlines the process, including the questions posed…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Discovery Processes, Educational Strategies, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedRule, Audrey C.; Sunal, Cynthia Szymanski – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1994
Contends that introducing elementary students to history concepts is difficult because they have few reference points for comprehending change over time. Discusses the use of buttons for an inquiry-based activity designed to heighten student interest and learning. (CFR)
Descriptors: Clothing, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Educational Strategies
Download full textLevine, Toby; And Others – 1966
What better way is there to learn about something than to hold it, examine it, and take it apart? The Match Box Project (Materials and Activities for Teachers and Children) loans to schools a series of boxes which contain materials, equipment, supplies, and activities designed as a unit to foster the teaching/learning of specific subjects at the…
Descriptors: Discovery Processes, Educational Strategies, Experiential Learning, Experimental Teaching
Butler, Eva; And Others – 1965
What better way is there to learn about something than to hold it, examine it, and take it apart? The Match Box Project (Materials and Activities for Teachers and Children) loans to schools a series of boxes which contain materials, equipment, supplies, and activities designed as a unit to foster the teaching/learning of specific subjects at the…
Descriptors: American Indians, Anthropology, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context
