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Download full textMaurer, Matthew J. – 1998
In the information age of instant access to libraries, databases, information centers, organizations, government agencies, and self-appointed experts worldwide, it is hard to decide where to turn for accurate, reliable, and up-to-date information about science education. This digest provides an annotated listing of World Wide Web resources and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Higher Education, Information Sources
Patrick, John J. – 1988
This digest discusses: (1) the main ideas contained in "The Federalist Papers"; (2) reasons for teaching "The Federalist Papers" in secondary schools; and (3) how to teach ideas of "The Federalist Papers." The authors of "The Federalist" held varying ideas about government, but strongly agreed on the…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Information Sources, Secondary Education
Howe, Robert W.; Suydam, Marilyn N. – 1989
Many school staff and their client communities are concerned about pupil achievement, skills, and attitudes related to mathematics. To respond to these concerns, staff need to determine how they can improve their elementary mathematics programs by modifying the content and skills emphasized in the curriculum, changing and supplementing…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Improvement, Educational Trends, Elementary Education
Helgeson, Stanley L.; And Others – 1989
Many school staff and their client communities are concerned about pupil achievement, skills, and attitudes related to mathematics. To respond to these concerns, staff need to determine how they can improve their secondary mathematics programs by modifying the content and skills emphasized in the curriculum, changing and supplementing…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Improvement, Educational Trends, Information Sources
Howe, Robert W. – 1989
Many school staff and their client communities are concerned about pupil achievement, skills, and attitudes related to the environment. To respond to these concerns, staff need to determine how they can improve their environmental education programs by modifying the content and skills emphasized in the curriculum, and supplementing instructional…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Trends, Elementary School Science
Helgeson, Stanley L.; Howe, Robert W. – 1989
Many school staff and their client communities are concerned about pupil achievement, skills, and attitudes related to science. To respond to these concerns, staff need to determine how they can improve their science programs by modifying the content and skills emphasized in the curriculum, changing and supplementing instructional materials,…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Helgeson, Stanley L.; Howe, Robert W. – 1989
Many school staff and their client communities are concerned about student achievement, skills, and attitudes related to science. To respond to these concerns, staff need to determine how they can improve their science programs by modifying the content and skills emphasized in the curriculum, changing and supplementing instructional materials,…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Information Centers
Hoge, John D. – 1988
This ERIC Digest examines: (1) research related to the teaching and learning of history in elementary schools; (2) purposes of education in history; and (3) teaching practices to develop interest in and knowledge of history among students in elementary schools. Levstik (1986) stated that social studies educators should apply the techniques of…
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Educational Objectives, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Curtain, Helena – 1990
Interest in elementary school foreign language programs has resurfaced in recent years, and the number of programs is increasing. Many states are requiring foreign language study at the elementary level. For a local school or community seeking to implement elementary school language programs, it is important that a rationale be developed to meet…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Curriculum Development, Educational Benefits, Educational Objectives
