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Connecting Science and Language Arts.
Shenkle, Ann Melby – Learning, 1994
A whole-language approach to science can enhance student learning. Curiosity about science leads to research, reading, and writing. An example of a two-week unit on ants is presented, in which students begin by watching the ants, then organize their thoughts, research ants, write about ants, and create final projects. (SM)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Insects, Intermediate Grades, Language Arts
Language Arts.
Opitz, Michael; And Others – Learning, 1994
Presents a group of 31 innovative language arts activities from teachers nationwide designed to inspire elementary students to become eager writers and editors. The article is part of a package of 100 creative ideas for keeping students enthused about learning in language arts, science, math, and social studies. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Editing, Elementary Education
Reliving Colonial Days in Your Classroom. Curriculum Boosters. Social Studies.
Hennessey, Gail Skroback – Learning, 1994
The article presents hands-on classroom projects to teach elementary students about colonial American history. Students make their own natural dyes, cook blueberry slump, and play cup-and-ball the way the colonists did. The activities integrate science, math, history, art, and language arts. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Colonial History (United States), Cooking Instruction, Creative Teaching
1994's 100 Great Ideas.
Learning, 1994
This article introduces a section with 100 innovative suggestions for creative activities that go across the curriculum and across grade levels and that are designed to hold students' enthusiasm. The activities are grouped by language arts, math, science, and social studies. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Science Fiction across the Curriculum.
Kay, Andrew L.; Golden, Michael – Learning, 1991
Presents ideas on integrating science fiction into language arts, science, social studies, and math. Suggestions include an interstellar journey, imaginative language lessons, futuristic social studies, extraterrestrial life studies, intergalactic math, and science fiction story writing. (SM)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Interdisciplinary Approach
A Novel Approach to History.
Whitlock, Stella Ward – Learning, 1994
Having students work together to write a historical novel is one way to integrate language arts and social studies. A step-by-step approach to completing such a writing project includes reading to get ready, brainstorming, developing a plot, adding descriptive detail, writing and revising, and final editing and typing. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Teaching, History, Junior High Schools
Curriculum Boosters. Social Studies, Math, Language Arts.
Reissman, Rose; And Others – Learning, 1994
Presents three curriculum boosting activities for elementary classes. A social studies activity builds bridges to other cultures via literature. A math activity teaches students about percentages using baseball card statistics. A language arts activity helps students learn to appreciate the language of Shakespeare. A student page presents a…
Descriptors: Baseball, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Creative Teaching
100 Great Ideas.
Rice, Julie; And Others – Learning, 1993
Presents a collection of 100 creative teaching ideas from educators nationwide. The suggestions cover across-the-curriculum teaching tips for language arts, math, science, and social studies; tips on classroom management, cooperative learning, computers, thinking skills, and self-esteem. A bonus page for students is included. (SM)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Creative Teaching