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Download full textNational Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC. – 1973
Up-to-date knowledge about Skylab experiments is presented for the purpose of informing high school teachers about scientific research performed in orbit and enabling them to broaden their scope of material selection. The first volume is concerned with the solar astronomy program. The related fields are physics, electronics, biology, chemistry,…
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Astronomy, Demonstrations (Educational), Instructional Materials
Hoffman, Lou; Ritrovato, Lou – 1978
This teachers' guide was written in an effort to get elementary school students to "turn on" to nature and to develop positive attitudes toward the environment. The materials are divided into three sections. Section one consists of activities revolving around the Environment, Wildlife, Man and the Environment. Concepts, objectives, needed…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Wilson, June S., Ed. – 1973
This teacher's guide contains multidisciplinary activities written by teachers and principals in Genessee County, Michigan, in a four-day workshop sponsored by Project CHANGE. Activities contained in this publication range from elementary through high school levels, with the appropriate teaching level being indicated for each activity. Most of the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Elementary School Students, Environmental Education, Field Studies
Peer reviewedRussell, Helen Ross – Nature Study, 1984
Discusses how school grounds can be used as a resource to relate textbook concepts to everyday life and to understand interrelationships which exist in the outdoors. Possible school ground learnings considered include topics related to weather and weather prediction; changes (aging, growth, decay); geology; temperature; water; and recycling. (BC)
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
Allery, Alan J. – 1975
In this unit, ten modules provide an open approach to science, offering a wide variety of activities and experiences that include aspects of Indian studies incorporated into the regular science curricula. The materials are intended for use in middle grades as part of a social studies program. The objectives of the unit are to develop students'…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Class Activities, Classification
East Syracuse - Minoa Central Schools, East Syracuse, NY. – 1973
These five environmental education science units are designed for use in the seventh grade. Skills such as note taking, organizing information, critical thinking, analysis of data, and scientific skills, and the correlation between skills and content area are emphasized throughout the units to develop in the student a greater understanding of his…
Descriptors: Botany, Conservation Education, Curriculum Guides, Ecology
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. Office of Instruction. – 1977
The teacher's guide contains interdisciplinary activities for all grade levels based on the inauguration of President Carter. The first section suggests ways of developing skills and competencies in self-actualization, communication, consumer/producer affairs, social-political values, and mathematical analysis. For example, students are encouraged…
Descriptors: Business, Communication Skills, Comparative Analysis, Distributive Education
Whitney, Helen, Comp. – 1975
Forestry is the main focus of this fifth booklet in the series "101 Environmental Education Activities" by the Upper Mississippi River ECO-Center. Designed for students in the intermediate grades and junior high school, the booklet contains 9 science and social studies activities and 5 interdisciplinary activities. Most activity…
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Curriculum Guides, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Province Newspaper, Vancouver (British Columbia). – 1978
The guide presents teaching suggestions and resource lists for using newspapers as a learning tool in elementary and middle grade classes and adult education situations. Over 75 activities are listed in art, drama, health, language arts, library skills, math, modern languages, music, science, and social studies. For example, science students can…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Area Studies, Art Activities, Comparative Education
Grant, Gloria, Ed. – 1977
The teacher's guide contains 51 activity units for implementing multicultural education in areas of social studies, language arts, science, math, and art. Activities, designed for elementary and junior high students, focus on racial and cultural diversity, the elderly, sex-role stereotyping, and the handicapped. Two introductory units suggest…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Art Activities, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Differences
Idaho State Dept. of Education, Boise. Div. of Instructional Improvement. – 1978
The guide presents a rationale, objectives, activities, and resource lists for incorporating dance into elementary and secondary curricula. Dance gives students an opportunity for creativity and self-expression, even if they are physically or mentally handicapped. Types of dance include creative, folk, square, ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Class Activities, Classroom Design, Cognitive Objectives
Minnesota State Energy Agency, St. Paul. – 1977
The document contains seven learning activities for junior high students on the energy situation. Objectives are to help students gain understanding and knowledge about the relationships between humans and their social and physical environments; solve problems and clarify issues; examine personal beliefs and values; and recognize the relationships…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Community Attitudes, Consumer Education, Cultural Differences
