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Sobey, Ed – 2002
This book presents detailed teaching ideas on integrating inventing into grades 4-6 science classrooms. The contents of the book is divided into three sections. Part 1 provides theoretical and pedagogical background information to teachers on the structure of inventing and the structure of experience. Part 2 presents six detailed workshops: (1)…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Hands on Science, Mechanics (Physics)
Olien, Rebecca – 1998
This book offers alternative approaches for local hiking events, such as creating extensive science, math or art projects, in order to energize a group of children. Chapter 1, "Getting Started," provides details on planning a hike, including getting supports, managing materials, setting the tone, questioning techniques, basic ecological…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Finlay, Joy – 1982
This book contains a wide variety of winter-oriented ideas and activities that can be adapted to all elementary grade levels and can also be integrated into existing mathematics, science, social studies, and/or art programs. The activities aim to help students develop the skills of observation, appreciation, and problem solving as well as…
Descriptors: Animals, Art Activities, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Friedl, Alfred E. – 1986
Developed to serve as a comprehensive science methods text for elementary school teachers, this book combines method with content and presents 294 science activities for classroom use. The activities are organized by content areas into 20 chapters and address topics such as sound, weather, plants and animals, oceans, nutrition, and the…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Experiential Learning
Strauss, Michael J. – 1997
The science of magic is the subject of this book which also examines how to help children experience and describe the world, how to experiment and ask questions about it, and how to make decisions about what is true and what is not. Background information about the relationship between magic and science and the nature of effects and illusions are…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
Download full textHaury, David L.; Rillero, Peter – 1994
This book presents answers to frequently asked questions about hands-on approaches to science teaching and learning. The questions were formulated by speaking with teachers and teacher educators. Variations of the questions are frequently asked by both experienced and novice teachers. A wide range of answers are presented in a triangulated…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Hands on Science
