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Download full textBuchanan, Alice M.; Agnello, Mary Frances; McBride, Ron E. – Professional Educator, 2003
This study investigated the cognitions of a teacher and four adolescent students during their involvement in critical thinking (CT) activities. Content analysis yielded a multi-dimensional construct of teacher, student, and teacher/student thought patterns. The teacher created a supportive learning environment, provided activities that maximized…
Descriptors: Team Training, Critical Thinking, Content Analysis, At Risk Students
Environmental Learning Center, Isabella, Minn. – 1975
A collection of activities used successfully at the Environmental Learning Center in Isabella, Minnesota, are contained in this guide. Areas of study are perception and communication, mapping, weather, snow, soil, aquatics, trees, and animals. Within these areas is a number of related activities, each to be adapted to the appropriate grade level.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials
Gilfillan, Warren C.; Burgess, Robert A. – 1981
Directed to the Multnomah County (Oregon) sixth grade students participating in the Outdoor School program, the handbook serves as an introduction to the week-long, resident outdoor education experience which focuses on four natural resources: soil, water, plants, and animal life. Information is provided on the Outdoor School site and staff;…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Grade 6, Instructional Materials
Palmer, Norman J.; Ellsworth, Reed L. – 1968
Purposes and objectives are set forth for this outdoor education program designed to concentrate on the educationally disadvantaged. Selection procedures, letters and forms utilized, and daily schedules are included. Segments of the program evaluated are nature studies, nature crafts, food preparation and clean-up, recreation, budget, and…
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Educational Objectives, Educationally Disadvantaged, Experimental Programs
Van Matre, Steve – 1979
This book describes a 5-day program of imaginative activities designed to help elementary school children learn how their world functions through seeing, smelling, tasting, touching, and hearing. The book is designed to help children understand energy flow, the cycles of basic materials, the diversity of life, natural communities, change,…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Discovery Learning, Ecology, Elementary Education
Orange County Dept. of Education, Santa Ana, CA. – 1982
Presented in five sections, the manual furnishes cabin leaders (high school students) with background information concerning philosophy, teaching, objectives, daily schedule, and cabin leader responsibilities in the Orange County Outdoor School program. The welcome section contains the history of the Outdoor School, staff responsibilities,…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Leaders Guides
Orange County Dept. of Education, Santa Ana, CA. – 1980
Divided into six sections, the guide provides helpful information for the teacher to prepare students to attend the Orange County Outdoor School. Pre-camp responsibilities section provides pre-camp preparation checklists for the principal, teacher, parents, school nurse, and outdoor specialist; a checklist for morning departure; discipline policy…
Descriptors: Answer Keys, Check Lists, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Santa Barbara County Schools, CA. – 1979
The workbook was developed for use by students attending the Environmental Education Outdoor School Program. It is made up of 12 activity records of events and/or lessons learned, i.e., a map to be used in recording the trails taken on hikes; Chumash Indian cultural traits; fossils found and where they were found; and a Tequepis Canyon crossword…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Animals, Cultural Traits, Elementary Education
Le Bow, M. Denise – 1975
A procedure for undertaking a foreign language weekend camp is presented. Responsibilities before and after the camp are identified for the foreign language council, the administrators in charge of the camp program for each language, the camp director, participating teachers, and assistants. It is suggested that a minimum of three planning…
Descriptors: Group Activities, Learning Activities, Orientation, Physical Activities
Conservation and Environmental Science Center for Southern New Jersey, Browns Mills. – 1968
The handbook is designed to assist teachers to obtain an clear picture of many kinds of activities and programs used in a resident program for environmental education. Information and guidelines are included on such items as: (1) role of the teacher who brings a class to a resident program; (2) preparation and planning programs; (3) use of the…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Curriculum Development, Education Service Centers, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedPouwels, Joel Bollinger – Foreign Language Annals, 1988
Describes the "International Potpourri" two-week residential summer enrichment program for gifted and talented ninth and tenth grade students. The program combined the best elements of foreign language camps and international festivals through a variety of activities including beginning conversation, songs, dances, crafts and food…
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, French, German, Gifted
Curtis, Ramona E. – 1979
Designed as a tool for school personnel seeking sites and facilities for resident outdoor education, this directory provides information on 45 resident outdoor education sites in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The document is organized in a comprehensive table and in individual site descriptions. For each site, the table briefly…
Descriptors: Camping, Costs, Directories, Educational Equipment
HAMMERMAN, DONALD R.; HAMMERMAN, WILLIAM M. – 1964
OUTDOOR EDUCATION REINFORCES ABSTRACT LEARNING WITH CONCRETE EXPERIENCE. ITS RELATION TO THE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM IS LIMITED ONLY BY THE IMAGINATION OF THE INSTRUCTOR. OUTDOOR EDUCATION LENDS ITSELF TO THE EXPLORATORY OR DISCOVERY APPROACH TO LEARNING, WHEREBY QUESTIONING BY THE TEACHER CAUSES OBSERVATION AND REACTION BY THE STUDENT. THE RESIDENT…
Descriptors: Camping, Cooperative Planning, Curriculum Enrichment, Discovery Learning
Skliar, Norman, Ed. – 1975
The New York State Outdoor Education Association is dedicated to: (1) the professional improvement of persons interested and involved in outdoor education, and (2) the development of attitudes, values, and behavior necessary for the wise use of natural resources. Its major goal is the enrichment of educational curriculums through the use of the…
Descriptors: Art, Conservation Education, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Philosophy
Kahn, Bernard – 2002
This document presents an evaluation report and parent handbook of for a federally supported 6-week residential summer program for children and adults with developmental disabilities developed by the Hebrew Academy for Special Children (Brooklyn, New York). It also includes the program's parent handbook. Evaluation focused on three groups of camp…
Descriptors: Adults, Curriculum Design, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
