Introduces a science activity where students were asked to purchase four different sizes of eggs; weigh the content of each; and determine whether small, medium, large, or extra large eggs are the best buy. Describes the data analysis process. Also introduces various science activities that make use of the egg shell. (MOK)

Describes a teacher's creative teaching method in an art class. Introduces a summer workshop called the Artist's Workshop for teachers who are interested in infusing art into their classroom. Claims that teachers must push their own boundaries to find out their strategies and to listen to students. Provides 25 strategies to bring art into…

Archival research on character education in the 1920s and 1930s in Washington, DC; Denver, Colorado; Birmingham, Alabama; and Pennsylvania, Iowa, and New York reveals that character education was an accepted goal of public schooling. Learning activities were designed to teach specific character traits. (SK)

Presents an activity that turns ordinary whipping cream into old-fashioned butter in minutes. (ASK)

Identifies and gives examples of several poem forms, including theme poems, two-word poems, haiku, and poems for two voices. Presents procedures for using each type in the classroom. (DLH)

Provides a list of Patricia Polacco's books that feature her signature artwork. Includes ideas for activities to extend the books into the classroom or library media center. Also lists related information sources about Polacco's life and work including Web sites. (LRW)

Provides an open-ended activity using a series of questions that drive the exploration of the ecology of brine shrimp in which students observe, collect data, and analyze their findings. (ASK)

Describes a practical activity in which 5-6 year-olds investigated, assembled, and disassembled simple mechanisms. Explains how the activity develops design and technology knowledge as well as basic skills such as literacy and numeracy. (SK)

Describes a student-focused microskills approach. Presents 12 tips that academic faculty can use to prepare students for their community-based ambulatory experiences. (Author/CCM)

Addresses major issues in teachers' reluctance to use woodworking centers with young children: (1) too noisy; (2) too dangerous; (3) just for boys; and (4) too expensive. Explains why woodworking can be beneficial to children and how to begin creating and using a woodworking center. (EV)

Examines creative thinking in relation to modern instructional programs and information literacy and compares creative and critical thinking. Discusses teaching for thinking, techniques for sparking creativity, activities for creating a mental museum, synectics (a group creative process to create new insights), and creating meaning through story…

Asks which components comprise a sound technology education activity and which are needed to provide the best experience for students. Identifies 10 essential items that will enable teachers to improve activities in the classroom and select new ones. (Contains 12 references.) (Author/JOW)

Demonstration authoring software is a tool for creating Flash-based multimedia movies. This document describes how demonstration authoring software was created for training in a library at the University of Colorado.

Introducing nursery rhymes to young children can inspire them to explore language and motivate them to explore word play further in meaningful experiences (like cooking) that can be integrated into all aspects of the curriculum. Whether they slice, dice, or add allspice, these actions are appealing, because they contain many activities that help…

Oceans are often considered mysterious, fascinating places filled with unique and scary animals. One of the most misunderstood and therefore scariest animals is the shark, yet the whale shark, the world's largest fish, is considered harmless to humans. This student-directed activity involves research, deductive reasoning, and students' own…