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Fleming, Claire Scholz; And Others – Learning, 1983
Puppets can be used in the classroom to teach, to tell stories, to introduce new students or books, and to develop children's cooperation, creativity, and coordination. Instruction on how to make and manipulate puppets, plan puppet plays, and locate information on puppetry are given. (PP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Construction (Process), Dramatic Play, Educational Resources
Carr, Patricia – Learning, 1983
Background information, learning activities, and educational resources for a lesson unit on food additives is provided. Advantages and disadvantages of additives are discussed. (PP)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Foods Instruction
Brady, Holly; Arnold, Anne Jurmu – Learning, 1983
A teaching kit on coal as an energy source provides background information, ideas for activities, and educational resources needed to start a class project on this contemporary issue. Information about coal, coal mining, electricity production, and environmental-versus-consumer needs is provided. (PP)
Descriptors: Coal, Educational Resources, Electricity, Elementary Secondary Education
Meyers, Susan; Arnold, Anne Jurmu – Learning, 1983
Children need to understand the role forests play in human life and ecology, and the competing claims of industry, recreationists, and conservationists for this resource. Class projects and discussion topics are suggested to bring these issues to life in the classroom. Other sources of information and children's books are also listed. (PP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Ecology, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
Divoky, Diane – Learning, 1983
Issues teachers should consider before introducing the subject of nuclear arms into classroom teaching are raised, and tips for dealing with this sensitive subject are given. Sources of curriculum materials are listed, and problems with prepackaged curricula are pointed out. (PP)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Problems, Disarmament, Educational Resources
Little Soldier, Lee – Learning, 1982
The notion that Indians are curiosities of the past tends to be reinforced in many classrooms, particularly at Thanksgiving. Resource materials and classroom activities are suggested to help dispel myths about Native American culture and history. Concentrating on present-day Indian customs and handicrafts is recommended. (PP)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Meyers, Susan; Arnold, Anne Jurmu – Learning, 1982
Learning activities to help encourage students' consumer awareness and develop their consumer skills are suggested. Objectives include teaching students to: (1) distinguish between wants and needs; (2) understand advertising; and (3) read labels and compare prices. Other information sources and reading materials for children are listed. (PP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Educational Resources
Paine, Carolyn; Arnold, Anne Jurmu – Learning, 1982
Lesson units on teaching young citizens about contemporary issues can be used to start class projects that explore how the communications media present information about national issues in different ways and for different purposes. Classroom activities are suggested. Reproducible worksheets and a list of information resources and books for…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Resources, Elections, Elementary Secondary Education
