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Melamed, Lanie; Barndt, Deborah – TESL Talk, 1977
Exercises in nonverbal communication are presented which were designed to be used for experiential learning in cross-cultural training programs. Each exercise is described by goal, number of people, time required, procedure, and discussion. Topics include "first impressions,""eye contact patterns," and "silence." (SW)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Body Language, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness
Cross, K. Patricia – 2003
This guide offers suggestions for implementing active learning techniques in the community college classroom. The author argues that, although much of the literature on active learning emphasizes collaboration and small-group learning, active learning does not always involve interaction. It must also involve reflection and self-monitoring of both…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Activity Units, Class Activities, College Faculty
Smith, Connie Jo; Hendricks, Charlotte M.; Bennett, Becky S. – 1997
This curriculum supports teachers who want to integrate health education into the early childhood curriculum, introducing health information through interactive activities. The book presents ideas for eight health-related themes. Themes overlap and are reinforced throughout the book. Chapter 1, "My Wonderful Body," discusses three topics: body…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Comprehensive School Health Education, Diversity (Student)

Howden, Hilde; Fujii, John N. – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1973
Fifty detailed examples illustrating the uses of a wide range of supplementary printed materials are presented. Each example specifies the material, the function, the technique, and the recommended grade levels. (LS)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Gambino, Thomas W. – American Vocational Journal, 1972
New Jersey schools offer a variety of career exploration programs to capitalize on youth's natural curiosity and physical energy. (Editor)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Career Awareness, Career Education, Career Exploration
Byrne, Michael; Johnstone, Alex – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1983
Argues that critical attitudes, which include cognitive and affective dimensions, are best developed by use of interactive learning materials. Four exercises developed for science students on tertiary level courses to promote critical attitudes are described, and their evaluation techniques outlined. Results of preliminary trials of the exercises…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Critical Thinking, Evaluation, Formative Evaluation

Maletsky, Evan M., Ed.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
An activity unit designed to help students discover some of the patterns of sine and cosine functions is presented. Worksheets designed for duplication are included. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Calculators, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Education

Zukas, Walter X.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
A minicourse designed to teach fourth and fifth graders about computers included decoding computer cards, a "race" against the computer, a field trip, flow charting, and writing computer programs. The course was limited by the students' ability to understand abstract mathematical concepts. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Computer Science Education, Computers, Elementary Education
Curriculum Review, 1981
Reviews eight recent supplements, activity units, and kits useful for civics instruction at various grade levels, K-12. A special section lists eight sources of free and low-cost civics materials. (SJL)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Book Reviews, Citizenship Education, Civics

Kramer, David C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Investigates the effect of an activity-oriented biology course on the science attitudes of preservice elementary teachers. Forty-nine students enrolled in this course during the winter and spring quarter of 1977 at St. Cloud State University, Minnesota participated in this study. (HM)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Attitudes, Biology, College Science
Walmsley, Bonnie Brown; Camp, Anne-Marie – Instructor, 1997
Presents a cross-curricular theme unit on colors that includes a pullout poster and a resource list. Social studies activities highlight flags of the world. Science activities teach about colors of animals and the science of color. Language arts activities describe colorful language. Mathematics activities involve sorting and graphing colors. (SM)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Color, Interdisciplinary Approach

Seales, Michael – Economics, 1990
Presents review questions concerning the Net Book Agreement for upper sixth year students preparing to take their Advanced Level examination in economics. Relates these questions to economic debates over price setting, governmental restrictions, and the relationship between the public interest and profitability. Suggests relative weight of…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Books, College Entrance Examinations, College Preparation
Bernagozzi, Tom; And Others – Learning, 1992
This activity book includes across-the-curriculum activities with Olympic themes; a "cooperation relay" (four competitive team activities based on a cooperative learning model); highlights of African Americans' Olympic achievements; a poster on teamwork and activities based on the theme of keeping the Olympic torch alive; and a…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Blacks, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning

Beougher, Cecile – Arithmetic Teacher, 1994
Presents a hands-on approach to developing connections between mathematics and other subject areas by using thematic webbing. Includes a sample brainstorming aid plus a sample web and thematic unit on teddy bears. (Contains 36 references.) (MKR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Brainstorming, Elementary School Mathematics, Integrated Activities
Grieser, Jeanne – Schooldays, 2000
Students set up a pizza parlor and choose a name for the parlor, menus and drinks, the number of customers they will serve, and numbers of table settings and ingredients they will need. Students choose work roles in the parlor, and student customers pay the parlor with paper money they designed. Includes full activity instructions, pizza recipe,…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Consumer Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics