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Gatch, Jean – Learning, 1977
This article offers suggestions for homework assignments that can be enriching and educational rather than time consuming and boring. (JD)
Descriptors: Assignments, Educational Innovation, Elementary Education, Homework
Bergenski, M. Dianne – Learning, 1988
To encourage students to do routine homework assignments, teachers might occasionally assign silly homework assignments (such as "Brush your teeth with the hand you usually don't use"). Class discussions and parent reactions provide feedback. A list of suggestions and a reproducible page are offered. (JL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Family Involvement, Homework, Student Development
Suid, Murray – Learning, 1979
Methods for encouraging thoughtful use of encyclopedias in elementary school report writing are suggested. (LH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Encyclopedias, Homework, Research Methodology
Vardell, Sylvia M. – Learning, 1987
Tips are presented for teachers to write letters to parents to encourage their participation in their child's writing program, and suggestions are also listed for parents to help improve their child's writing skills. (CB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Homework, Letters (Correspondence), Parent Student Relationship
Gallagher, Richard – Learning, 1994
Lists basic study techniques for parents to use with their children so that the time their children spend on homework may be well used. Strategies include doing the hardest part first, taking breaks, studying with others, and establishing a review system. (SM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Homework, Parent Participation
Geery, Daniel – Learning, 1990
Testing can be a time-consuming and tedious method of evaluation. This article suggests methods which don't take additional classroom time or turn students off, and which provide more immediate and constructive feedback than routine testing. (IAH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Testing, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
Ivey, Jennie – Learning, 1988
A former teacher describes how she came to change her "no excuses, no extensions" policy about homework after realizing that not all students come from healthy, nurturing home environments. She solved the problem by setting up an after school study program. (JL)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Homework, Junior High Schools, Personal Narratives
Otten, Carolyn; And Others – Learning, 1995
Hands-on experience lets students explore, discover, and think their way through science. The article explains why hands-on science works, presenting tools for getting started with few resources. Activities have students work with the environment in their backyards and the schoolyard. Resources for hands-on science are presented. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
Fisher, Bruce; And Others – Learning, 1991
This integrated unit focuses on healthy hearts and how to use exercise and nutrition to be "heart smart" for life. The unit includes activities on heart function, exercise, workouts, family activities, nutrition, cholesterol, and food labels. The activities help develop research techniques, thinking skills, and cooperative learning…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Class Activities, Eating Habits
