This study was designed to test preschoolers' thinking about strategies and the relationship between strategy selection and performance through the use of computer-presented puzzle tasks. A total of 61 children between the ages of 3 and 5 years were observed to see whether they used trial and error, model consultation, or a mixed strategy to solve…

This publication presents students with facts about geology and several learning activities. Topics covered include rocks and minerals, volcanoes and earthquakes, fossils, exploration geology, mining in Minnesota, environmental issues related to mining, mineral uses, mining history, and the geology of Minnesota's state parks. A geologic timetable…

This guide presents learning objectives, background information, activities, vocabulary, and word-search puzzles on local government and politics for junior high and high school. Although it is intended for use in New York schools, much of the material should be adaptable to any state. Topics covered are: (1) types and functions of government; (2)…

One of a series of activity guides, this publication offers a variety of learning activities and resource materials for intermediate grade students. The activities and resources include: science activities and facts (especially dealing with soil and rocks); mathematics activities; arts and crafts activities (including making a pinata and tree…

In two studies, preschool children's social interactions while working on problem-solving tasks were investigated. In the first study, 27 preschool children were observed over a period of 9 weeks while working on learning games at a computer. Sharing, verbal and nonverbal instruction, and initiation of interaction were recorded. A total of 63…

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Preschool children's problem solving processes are investigated in both direct and indirect ways. Direct investigations focus on substantive and methodological issues related to how children solve a few well defined puzzles, such as the Tower of Hanoi and the Tangram. Indirect investigations deal with related issues: U-shaped (or non-monotone)…

This guide is intended as a resource manual and activity sourcebook for elementary school teachers, librarians, administrators, curriculum planners, and teacher educators for teaching proper methods for selecting, using, maintaining, and disposing of flammable products and ignition sources. Basic product safety messages are developed for matches,…

This is a list of forty-five textbooks, vocabulary books, puzzles and games, readers and conversation texts designed for use in teaching English as a second language at the secondary level. The entries are arranged alphabetically by author, and each includes a brief annotation. (PMP)

Designed for the student who has completed the geometry series in the Quinmester Program, this guidebook on minimum course content provides an investigation of challenging mathematical activities which are not usually developed in other mathematics courses. The content includes brainteasers, puzzles, and game theory. Overall course objectives are…

Education and classroom materials for young children are listed which aim at imposing as little as possible between the child and the act of involvement and which are open ended and have the capacity for extension to many applications. Materials are illustrated: rationales and suggestions for their use are provided; supplier's names and prices are…

This book was prepared for elementary and secondary school students and teachers to promote the 1976 Olympics in Canada through the educational media. It is written in both French and English. Five subject categories are covered: Communications; Sciences; Social Sciences; Arts; and Physical Education. These subjects are addressed to students in…

Describes activities that use jigsaw puzzles for vocabulary building and positive reinforcement and in-class book publishing to motivate high school remedial readers. (AEA)

Many schools require that the U.S. history course be taught in English so that second language learners from all language groups can participate on an equal footing. Described are activities which will make the textbook more comprehensible to these pupils for whom English is a second language. (RM)

Learning activities based on a geometrical puzzle that consists of rearranging triangles and trapezoids are used to teach concepts involving area. (MP)