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Hainsworth, Mark; Hainsworth, Laura – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2018
In this article the authors describe an Integrative Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Design-Based Learning (I-STEM ED DBL) activity that invites students to delve into the science, technology, and engineering related to the production of Ötzi's copper axe and to speculate about the circumstances surrounding his…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Science Activities, Metallurgy, Summer Programs
Ellery, Valerie; Oczkus, Lori; Rasinski, Timothy V. – ASCD, 2019
"Literacy Strong All Year Long: Powerful Lessons for Grades K-2" equips educators of young children with engaging lessons that motivate students and help them develop the solid foundation of literacy skills essential to learning. Thoughtfully designed lessons linked to specific literacy standards create a seamless flow of learning…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Literacy Education
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Shade, Richard A. – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1999
Describes a three-week summer course on humor for gifted high school students. Outlines 10 reasons for studying humor and describes the development of the course and activities during each of the three weeks. (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities, Gifted
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Banks, Mary Ellen – Journal of School Health, 1983
Gifted children have the same health needs as do other children, but because of their accelerated intellectual abilities, their need for information may out-distance that of peers. Aspects of a special summer health course, designed for academically talented fourth and fifth graders, are described. (Author/JMK)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Grade 4
Geissman, J. C. – Independent School, 1979
A letter to parents, from an English department chairman, suggesting leisure reading and language activities for high school students and their families. (SJL)
Descriptors: Enrichment, High School Students, High Schools, Language Enrichment
Fall, Eleanor; Shaw, Connie – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2002
Describes a project based on the book "Roxaboxen" by Alice McLerran for a multiage summer program at the Loudon Country Day School (Virginia) where children create an imaginary town. Discusses benefits of the project, including connecting children with books, illuminating the importance of play, use of imagination, and suitability for various…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Imagination
Henderson, Steven M. – 2002
This curriculum project provides insight into the transformation processes in which the nations of Hungary and Poland have been participating, from approximately 1979-2002. A major focus of the project is to organize a set of information that teachers and students can analyze and understand the Hungarian and Polish quality of life during the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Democracy, Economic Factors, Foreign Countries
Schlawin, Sheila A.; And Others – 1979
Produced by the participants at a summer curriculum development workshop, this booklet has a threefold purpose: to help educators in analyzing both the process and product of student writing to find ways of improving that writing, to provide activities for generating more and better student writing and for encouraging students to revise and edit…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Program Development
Schlawin, Sheila A., Ed. – 1980
Devised by participants in a summer workshop focusing on writing in the content areas, this guide contains activities for improving writing skills at all grade levels. The various sections of the guide provide the following: (1) a general discussion of teaching writing in all subject areas; (2) ways to use interviews to gather information for use…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Clark, Wilma – English Journal, 1981
A combination of drills, quizzes, journal writing, and creative class activities was used in a summer program designed to develop the vocabulary of gifted students. (RL)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Class Activities, Learning Activities, Program Content
Sanderson, Laura – MultiMedia Schools, 2002
Describes the development of a week-long summer computer camp for middle school students at the University of West Florida. Highlights include practicum experience for college students; the learning model; curriculum plans; day-by-day activities, including email, digital cameras, PowerPoint, Web pages, and technology integration; and suggested…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Electronic Mail, Guidelines
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1983
Intended for use by teachers of fourth and fifth grade students assigned to a special summer program because they have not met the criteria for promotion, this handbook focuses on strategies by which real reading and its attendant language forms can be maximized within the context of summer and its built-in expectations. The first part of the…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Communication Skills, Curriculum Development, Evaluation Methods
Benander, Alan C.; And Others – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1997
Provides a model for planning a summer computer camp program to introduce inner-city high-school students to current computer technology. Topics include outside sources of funding; personnel, including instructors and assistants; recruiting students; curriculum, which emphasizes discovery and creativity; organization of activities; and evaluation.…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Course Evaluation, Course Organization
Teeple, Berne, Ed. – 1979
Children's park programs in and near the District of Columbia are listed in this directory which is designed for people who plan field trips for children and people interested in developing similar programs. The directory describes more than 80 programs conducted in 30 parks and gives age ranges, schedules, and phone numbers for obtaining further…
Descriptors: American History, Art Activities, Colonial History (United States), Directories
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1983
Intended for use by teachers of seventh and eighth grade students assigned to a special summer program because they have not met the criteria for promotion, this handbook focuses on strategies by which real reading and its attendant language forms can be maximized within the context of summer and its built-in expectations. The first part of the…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Development, Evaluation Methods
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