Describes an approach to the study of squid that helps students of all ages develop richer ideas about the structure of living things, how living things are adapted to their habitats, and how they interact with other organisms. Highlights include the external and internal features of the squid, squid statements and statistics, and writing…

Presents a timeline for teaching ethics in a 10-day plan, a list of suggested readings and objectives, and also a sample assessment to be done on the final day of the lesson. (PA)

Identified principles that informed the lesson practices of three language teachers to find out why they did what they did in heir lessons. Used teachers lesson practices as a starting point to ensure that the nexus between practitioners' theory and practice was maintained. Sought to provide information about patterns followed by teachers in their…

Presents an activity investigating what happens when a decimal point is in the wrong position or used at all. (YDS)

Uses concrete models to teach conventional algebraic topics with emphasis on connections to other mathematical concepts such as notion of variable, number properties, and geometry. (Contains 10 references.) (YDS)

Describes the use of paper folding to create a rich environment for discussing algebraic concepts. Explores the effect that changing the dimensions of two-dimensional objects has on the volume of related three-dimensional objects. (Contains 13 references.) (YDS)

Introduces an undergraduate course offered to junior and senior students on tracking and stalking in the wild. Finds and identifies fresh tracks of species selected by students as the ultimate goal of the course. (YDS)

Offers some suggestions as to how science fiction, especially television science fiction programs such as "Star Trek" and "Star Wars", can be drawn into physics lessons to illuminate some interesting issues. (Author/KHR)

Describes an integrated unit on bats and specifically addresses the National Science Education Standards. (Author/KHR)

Findings are reported from a study which described preactive thought processes of preservice elementary classroom teachers (N=30), as they planned a health lesson, and their conceptions of teaching success or failure during the lesson. Most of the teachers defined success in terms of student involvement and enjoyment rather than achievement. (IAH)

Findings are reported from a study which investigated planning strategies employed by effective elementary physical education specialists. Written year-long, unit, and lesson plans were analyzed, and the degree of adherence to these plans was examined. Differences in planning strategies and adherence to written plans emerged among beginning,…

One way to give students the most comprehensive reading instruction is to combine techniques from three approaches to reading: literature based reading instruction, the whole language strategy, and the use of basal readers. Lesson plans and student activities which demonstrate this combined approach are presented. (IAH)

A method is presented for helping children who are deaf to comprehend idiomatic expressions. The teaching method involves introducing the idiom, providing examples of proper usage, requiring students to give back examples for the idiom, evaluating comprehension of the idiom, and subsequently reinforcing learning through completion of a worksheet.…

The article describes the benefits of time delay in teaching disabled students both discrete and chained tasks, constant and progressive time-delay procedures, types of student responses, steps involved in implementing time-delay procedures in the classroom, and troubleshooting tips. A sample lesson plan on making a fruit-flavored drink is…

The lesson plan is an important guide, but teachers should adjust their activities to allow for student creativity. This article discusses interactive teaching techniques for physical education teachers. Implications for teacher education are also discussed. (IAH)