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Ryan, Joseph J. – Communicator, 1979
Describing the development, organization, and activities of a living history program designed around principles of experiential learning to stimulate student interest in American history, this article discusses the interdisciplinary approach and includes a schedule of a day-long field trip simulating garrison life 200 years ago. (SB)
Descriptors: American History, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Demonstration Programs
Soloway, Eddie – Communicator, 1980
To get people in touch with the natural world, each of the seven Acclimatization Group Journeys has its own unique theme, activities, length, and mode of transportation. Differing from other outdoor programs, this program emphasized building natural awareness, developing a relationship with the earth, and examining personal lifestyles. (AN)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Camping, Ecology, Field Trips
Cook, Susan – Communicator, 1980
Describes a night-time field trip conducted in Buffalo, New York for nine emotionally handicapped students from a rural area as part of a summer program of Project WOODS (We're Only Outdoors Developing Skills). (AN)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Experiential Learning, Field Trips
Gallanter, Marty – Communicator, 1979
Detailing the history and current status of the grassroots movement to restore and protect the Hudson River, this article describes use of the Sloop Clearwater (the movement's most visible symbol) as an educational tool. (SB)
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Education, Community Organizations, Educational Programs
Stilson, Jan – Communicator, 1979
Describing the outdoor program at the Lorado Taft Field Campus (Northern Illinois University) which is served by an instructional materials center specializing in outdoor learning, this article illustrates how to organize a small, centrally located resource center for outdoor education materials. (SB)
Descriptors: Development, Educational Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Bankie, Brett – Communicator, 1979
In teaching fifth-grade outdoor education in the forest and in an old gold rush town, the outdoor education staff seldom uses textbooks but does use many reading/communication techniques to help transfer knowledge of many disciplines in a direct way. (Author/SB)
Descriptors: American History, American Indians, Ecology, Elementary Education
Download full textCommunicator, 1992
This document consists of the five issues of the journal issued during 1992. Articles focus on the following major topics in gifted and talented education (GATE): (1) grouping and tracking; (2) cultural diversity; (3) educational reform and cooperative learning; (4) gifted girls; and (5) young gifted children. Major articles include the following:…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Cooperative Learning
Bortolussi, Vicki, Ed. – Communicator, 1996
This compilation of four journal issues on gifted education in California focuses on the following topics: (1) literacy for the 21st century; (2) technology; (3) reflections on gifted education; and (4) politics. Major articles include: "English Language Arts in California's Schools: A New Beginning" (Diane Levin and Catherine Barkett);…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Bilingual Education Programs, Citizen Participation, Computer Literacy
