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Starko, Alane J. – Learning, 1992
Presents ideas to help elementary teachers encourage their students to discover the excitement of doing descriptive, historical, or experimental research by seeking new information, testing hypotheses, gathering data, drawing conclusions, and using appropriate vocabulary. The article includes questions for children to investigate and words used by…
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities
Nelson, Vaunda; Stanko, Anne – Learning, 1992
Describes Math Safari, a mathematical, scientific, geographic, informational adventure for fourth grade students. It integrates all curriculum areas and other skills by using information children must find in books to pose math problems about animals. It encourages cooperative learning, critical reading, analysis, and use of research skills. (SM)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Creative Teaching, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science
Bower, Paula Rogovin – Learning, 1993
Article presents suggestions for motivating elementary students to learn by combining science and writing. The strategies include planning the right environment; teaching the scientific method; establishing a link to literature; and making time for students to observe, experiment, and write. (SM)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Creative Teaching, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Learning, 1996
By strengthening the links between specialty teachers' classrooms (e.g., music, art, and physical education) and the regular classroom, classroom teachers can tap into the specialty teachers' expertise and use the arts to enhance everyday lessons. The article describes the steps in initiating and maintaining such a partnership. Two sample lessons…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Teachers, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education
Kay, Andrew L.; Golden, Michael – Learning, 1991
Presents ideas on integrating science fiction into language arts, science, social studies, and math. Suggestions include an interstellar journey, imaginative language lessons, futuristic social studies, extraterrestrial life studies, intergalactic math, and science fiction story writing. (SM)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Interdisciplinary Approach
Risinger, C. Frederick; And Others – Learning, 1995
Presents suggestions for making social studies interesting and motivating to students. The first article offers six strategies to make lessons dynamic. Several other articles go into the classroom to see how teachers are making social studies real to their students. Resources for further information are included. (SM)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education
Rice, Julie; And Others – Learning, 1993
Presents a collection of 100 creative teaching ideas from educators nationwide. The suggestions cover across-the-curriculum teaching tips for language arts, math, science, and social studies; tips on classroom management, cooperative learning, computers, thinking skills, and self-esteem. A bonus page for students is included. (SM)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Creative Teaching
