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Kribs Zaleta, Christopher M.; Ruebel, Kim K. – Middle School Journal (J3), 2008
Much has been written on the subject of linking math and literature. However, the focus is usually on the incorporation of reading into a math class--how a teacher might use picture books, problems, or stories, in general, to bring enthusiasm and engagement into the math classroom. In this article, the authors propose that teachers think about…
Descriptors: Picture Books, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Content Area Reading
Braunreiter, Tom – 1982
The lesson plans for gifted/talented students in grades 5 and 6 focus on logical thinking enrichment activities. Information on each activity is presented in terms of objectives, entry skills, teacher's approaches, student activities, resources, and followup/evaluation. Among activities described are completing analogies and determining analogous…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Enrichment, Gifted, Intermediate Grades
Wald, Rhoada – Elementary English, 1975
Concept learning and synectic strategies must be incorporated into the language arts curriculum to ensure concept development. (JH)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Elementary Education, Language Arts
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Ikpeze, Chinwe H.; Boyd, Fenice B. – Reading Teacher, 2007
An action research study investigated how the multiple tasks found in WebQuests facilitate fifth-grade students' literacy skills and higher order thinking. Findings indicate that WebQuests are most successful when activities are carefully selected and systematically delivered. Implications for teaching include the necessity for adequate planning,…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Literacy, Action Research, Web Based Instruction
Longnecker, Nancy M. – Teacher, 1979
These learning stations use questions about television and film stars, as well as famous historical figures, to motivate students in problem solving and other technical language skills. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Biographies, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Language Arts
Levy, Margo; Otero, George – 1980
These action oriented activity cards dealing with conflict situations are for use with secondary students. The cards are intended to supplement any course dealing with conflict, including U.S. history, sociology, English, literature, economics, area studies, or political science. The cards are organized by color into certain broad categories which…
Descriptors: Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Language Arts
Crompton, Rob, Ed. – 1989
This book is a comprehensive and practical guide to the use of computers across a wide age range. Extensive use is made of photographs, illustrations, cartoons, and samples of children's work to demonstrate the versatility of computer use in schools. An introduction by Rob Crompton placing computer use within the educational context of the United…
Descriptors: Art Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Educational Games
Fair, Jan; Melvin, Mary; Bantz, Carol; Vause, Kate – 1988
Designed to help youngsters with real-world learning, and with being a smart consumer, this book focuses on having students participate in decisions facing consumers every day. The book contends that this is the best way to help students think critically and solve problems. Activities in the book require students to make consumer decisions related…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Consumer Education, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Enrichment
Alvino, James – Instructor, 1982
Included are 13 enrichment activities for gifted elementary school students in the subjects of mathematics, classroom seating arrangements, logic, language arts, and science. (CJ)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Sny, Christopher L. – 1983
The curriculum guide for gifted and talented third and fourth grade students was developed in a 1-week teacher workshop. Introductory sections specify tasks and timelines, review characteristics of gifted and talented students, and describe the district's screening and identification process. The curriculum is based on a combination of…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Computers, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Clarke, Jacqueline – Instructor, 1999
This learning activities notebook presents creative, elementary- and secondary-level, standards-based learning activities for teachers by teachers. They include a November-December teaching almanac, mathematics activities, language arts activities, science activities, and social studies activities. A reproducible sheet presents a Santa Sightings…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts
Beaver, John F. – 1994
This book is designed to provide elementary and middle school teachers with motivating problem-solving activities to use with their students. The text contains interesting and challenging problems from mathematics, language arts, social studies, and natural science which are divided into sections of activities of short, middle, and longer duration…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Education, Junior High Schools
Stevens, Lawrence A. – 1984
Resources that will help secondary students become more effective problem solvers are provided. The book describes techniques or tools and an overall strategy for solving problems. Throughout the book there are exercises that enable the student to practice the techniques. The first chapter provides an overview of the problem solving process.…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts
Klenzman, Elizabeth; Taylor, Paula – 1979
Teachers can use these learning activities to teach about the future in elementary and secondary social studies, science, math, language arts, and arts courses. The purpose of the activities is to help students practice creative-thinking skills, investigate problems relevant to their personal futures, experience the concept of change, and evaluate…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Change, Creative Thinking, Decision Making
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Div. of Vocational, Adult, and Community Education. – 1991
The information in this supplementary notebook is intended to provide teachers with additional materials, ideas, suggestions, and activities to help in implementing the Applied Communication modules that combine language arts skills with vocational applications. The Applied Communication instructional materials were funded and developed by a…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cooperative Learning, Instructional Materials
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