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Kullman, David E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1978
Compiling resource units is suggested as a means of involving prospective high school mathematics teachers in the various activities associated with mathematics teaching. A resource unit is a collection of elements used in teaching a particular topic and includes: outlines, objectives, activities, strategies, audio-visual aids, test items, and…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Materials
Kleiner-Brandwein, Yaffa – English Teachers' Journal (Israel), 1985
Suggests two units for use in grades 10 to 12 based on the topics for group discussion in the booklet "Guide to the Bagrut Examination." The units are intended to prepare students for the oral examinations to be used in Israel starting in 1986. An annotated reference list is included. (SED)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Annotated Bibliographies, Class Activities, English (Second Language)
Sheldon, Louisa; McCoy, Barbara; Leong, Kirsten; Wallace, Gwendolyn; Barwick, Allen; Reymund, Trudi – 1994
The New Opportunities in Animal Health Sciences (NOAHS) Center at the National Zoological Park in Washington, DC. is dedicated to expanding understanding of the biological factors, including the critical role of biodiversity, that influence animal survival. This set of activities includes a description of NOAHS and the NOAHS mission, and letters…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Animal Behavior, Animal Caretakers, Environmental Education
Zolg, Carolyn – 1993
This book consists of two complete units on astronomy. The first unit is created for lower elementary students and the second one is for upper elementary grade levels. The units are designed for gifted students and encourage students to be responsible for their own education. Each unit is based on an interdisciplinary approach. Suggestions for…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Activity Units, Astronomy, Earth Science
Hast, Fran; Hollyfield, Ann – 1999
Based on experiences gained at the Palo Alto Infant-Toddler Center, this book presents a model of infant and toddler child care. The purpose of the book is to offer caregivers and interested parents a repertoire of ways to respond to infants and toddlers that support individual development. Planned experiences and practical strategies for…
Descriptors: Activities, Activity Units, Child Development, Curiosity

Wallen, Neil – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1973
Eight sample lesson plans for slow learners'' are used to illustrate a variety of approaches, objectives, topics, grade levals, and purposes. (LS)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Elementary School Mathematics, Individualized Instruction, Instruction
Instructor, 1983
More than 50 starter ideas for social studies projects and units for the primary and intermediate grades are presented. These help develop children's skills in social studies, reading, handwriting, and language arts, and stir their interest in local history and government. Activities can be used for new projects or to enrich ongoing ones. (PP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Educational Games, Enrichment Activities, Intermediate Grades

Brunner, Mark – Science Activities, 1980
Describes five environmental awareness activities which can be integrated into any elementary school classroom situation. Activity oriented experiences are described utilizing field experiences, group work, language experience, role playing and the inquiry method. Activity topics include the meaning of environment, introduction to natural and…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Simmons, Debra – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1993
Describes prereading strategies that library media specialists can use to encourage students to read for information or to read for pleasure. Directions are given for three learning strategies: sort and predict, anticipation, and building from clues. Examples used with secondary school students and outcomes are given for each strategy. (Contains…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Childrens Literature, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Educational Objectives

Royce, Christine Anne – Science Teacher, 2001
Introduces a Storm Trackers unit that uses actual hurricane data to track hurricane movements. Uses an inquiry-based teaching approach in a cooperative learning environment. (YDS)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Activity Units, Cooperative Learning, Geography
MacPhail, Ann; Kirk, David; Kinchin, Gary D. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2004
The development of feelings of identity, the sense of belonging to a team, and the growth of social skills are experiences that sport, if properly conducted, is well placed to offer (Siedentop, 1994). Evidence suggests that some characteristics of traditional, multiactivity forms of physical education work against realizing these goals (Locke,…
Descriptors: Social Development, Physical Education, Grade 5, Activity Units
Durkin, Lisa Lyons, Ed. – First Teacher, 1995
These six theme-oriented newsletter issues present specific curriculum planning ideas and activities for teachers of young children. The theme of the January/February 1995 issue is "Circle Time." This issue offers many activities for circle time in the areas of math, science, language development, music, movement, and social studies. The…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Adventure Education, Classroom Techniques, Discovery Learning
PRO-ED Inc., Winston-Salem, NC. – 1992
This book is a collection of 10 teacher-developed instructional units at the elementary/middle grade level which are compatible with the principles and theories of the North Carolina Curriculum Framework for Gifted Education. The units can be used in a variety of settings, are designed to develop basic competencies, and include specific strategies…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Activity Units, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
McIntyre, Karen S., Comp. – 1991
These learning resource units are based on the philosophy and goals for early childhood education which have been established for the school district of Pittsburgh. They are intended to assist teachers in planning for preschool children's educational experience. Activities in the learning resource units should be selected in response to children's…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Art Activities, Art Expression, Childhood Interests
Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD. – 1979
This teacher guide contains 12 detailed local history investigations, complete with procedures, required materials, and evaluation exercises, based on performance objectives that support the Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools' social studies and mathematics instructional objectives for grades K-6. The exercises draw students into their…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Behavioral Objectives, Community Study, Elementary Education