Presented is a teaching unit which acquaints students with the once-in-a-decade U.S. census. Included are ideas for activities which demonstrate how the census is crucial to the workings of a democracy. (KC)

Describes the processes involved when a class of fourth graders makes a film. (IRT)

The annual Philbrick Science Showcase is a family event that celebrates students' science learning and highlights an ongoing partnership with the Boston Nature Center, a Massachusetts Audubon Society sanctuary within walking distance of the Philbrick school. At least twice a year, students visit the Nature Center to extend the science curriculum,…

The author describes her experiences while teaching gifted elementary students Relevance was stressed in the program which utilized a wide variety of materials from audiovisuals to pamphlets from government and private agencies. Problem solving encouraged divergent thinking, and units of study were covered in a project format with research often…

The process of making cloth gives children new insights and new skills. (Editor)

Presented is a journalism primer, with activities designed to get elementary school students involved in all journalistic processes--observing, interviewing, recording, planning, and writing the final product. Journalism terms are defined. (KC)

"Creating a superhero", a minicourse for gifted elementary children, is described. (CL)

Describes a management plan for thirty individualized learning studios in the general music class. (Editor/RK)

Describes a cross-age literacy program involving first- and fourth-grade students. Discusses tutorial activities, subject-matter acquisition activities, reading and creative dramatics activities, and writing and book making activities. Notes that the motivation, enthusiasm, and practice the program provided was more than expected. (RS)

Information and guidelines are presented for implementing a school district's Mentally Gifted Minor (MGM) Program, which operates within the regular school organization, under the administration of the school principal. Goals for an MGM program listed cover learning skills and cognitive and affective processes. Relevant California legislation on…

On a scale of one to ten, children rate miniature making as a grand enterprise and a great way to learn. (Editor)

A school census project conducted by third and fourth graders in the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools is described in terms of its development, implementation, and effects on students' learning skills. (MP)

Describes the efforts of an inner-city elementary school teacher to create a functionally literate environment in the classroom by linking written language to classroom routines, giving children many opportunities to write and receive written communication, and encouraging group learning. Explains the teacher's role in creating a print-rich…

"Let's Celebrate Uniqueness" is a one-semester whole class program designed for fourth to seventh grade gifted and non-gifted students. Specific activities are suggested for the four program steps: (1) understanding the concept of uniqueness, (2) recognition of uniqueness of self, (3) recognition of uniqueness of others, (4) and valuing uniqueness…

Describes the letter-writing activities of a second-grade class in central Michigan and the resulting motivating effects on children's developing writing skills. (SS)