The following critical ethnography interrogates what it means for urban students to learn in multicultural ways, given the oppressive historical and present contexts of their newly desegregated urban district. By retelling events that occurred in the district and the classroom, I present a picture of urban students who are willing to learn and…

This book is a resource for parents and teachers who want to teach about recycling and composting by setting up and maintaining a worm composting system. It is designed to be a detailed yet simple manual of vermicomposting. The manual covers the basics of vermicomposting and answers such questions as where to store a composting container, what…

This document provides background information on balloons including: (1) the history of balloons; (2) balloon manufacturing; (3) biodegradability; (4) the fate of latex balloons; and (5) the effect of balloons on the rainforest and sea mammals. Also included as part of this instructional kit are four fun experiments that allow students to…

Because humans and nature are inextricable entities sharing a common global lifespace, natural and social environments are interactive and interdependent. There is a need to (1) understand the origins and characteristics of lifespace phenomena; (2) perceive man and Nature relationships; (3) respect Nature; (4) appreciate the beauty of one's…

The purpose of this book is to assist teachers in integrating children's literature, mathematics, and language. It is designed to connect the teaching of mathematics to other curricular areas in a natural and logical way. The activities in the book encompass 12 of the K-4 curricular standards developed by the National Council of Teachers of…

This document represents collaborative efforts to define what is valued and necessary in mathematics education for Pacific region children. Underlying assumptions to these standards include constructivism, communication, problem solving, connections, time for learning, and challenge for all students. The majority of the document contains the…

Stewardship is the responsibility of individuals to maintain and improve their natural resources and surroundings. The Forest Stewardship Program (FSP) in North Carolina aims at enhancing the management of all forest resources on private lands. This activity guide is designed to help youth appreciate and understand forests and natural…

Intervention by judges in CEDA (Cross Examination Debate Association) debates is inappropriate: critics should not strive to impose their views on debates. It is important to consider the ramifications of judge intervention due to the recent increase in critics who impose their paradigm on the debate participants. Two very recent trends are…

This book is a basic introduction to ecological concepts for mature learners who do not have a science specialization yet want an introduction to the science of ecology. Each of six chapters begins with learner objectives and an anecdotal story written to introduce the reader to the chapter's content. Anecdotes are followed by explanations of…

Measurement is perhaps the most frequently used form of mathematics. This book presents activities for learning about the metric system designed for upper intermediate and junior high levels. Discussions include: why metrics, history of metrics, changing to a metric world, teaching tips, and formulas. Activities presented are: metrics all around…

This document consists of three year's worth (18 consecutive issues), 1995-1998, of the periodical "Hands-on English." This serial publication is intended for teachers and tutors of adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL). Each issue contains editorials, letters to the editor, teaching and learning activities, teaching tips,…

This series of leaflets provides information about nature education in outdoor settings. Each issue begins with an account of a personal experience with children in nature. Following the personal narrative is a section titled, "A Nature Primer," which provides scientific information about a topic in nature. The next section, "Ready,…

This booklet gives parents ideas they can use to acquaint their children with the daily newspaper. A total of 63 activities are briefly described, newspaper terminology is defined, and key steps in producing the daily newspaper are outlined. Most of the activities can be done at any time or any place, with just a parent, one or more children, and…

The manual presents information on classroom activities designed for gifted elementary grade students. The activities are adaptable for either homogeneous or heterogeneous settings and allow for flexibility and open mindedness in programing. An introductory section discusses ways to differentiate the curriculum in content, process, and product.…

Designed as a follow-up activity for gifted and talented classes that have been using learning centers, this contract directs students in building their own learning centers. Six sections cover choosing a subject, researching, setting objectives for the learning center, developing activities for the center, writing directions and collecting…