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Booth, Rose – Teacher, 1978
In an attempt to motivate students learning a social studies unit on the Middle Ages, elementary teachers developed cooperative planning lessons and then combined groups to culminate the unit with a medieval fair. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Elementary Education, Group Activities, Social Studies
Kohl, Herbert – Teacher, 1975
In this article teachers worked with children in order to develop a sense of community. (RK)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Objectives, Group Activities, Knowledge Level
Marston, Rip E. – Teacher, 1980
The author presents parachute play activities that teach not only physical skills and teamwork, but mathematics and science concepts as well. He also gives advice on selecting a parachute. (SJL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Games, Group Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach
Morrison, Faye – Teacher, 1977
Building a railroad or writing about it in class takes a lot of organization. (Editor)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Data Collection, Group Activities, Information Processing
Rosenholtz, Susan J. – Teacher, 1979
The Multiple Activities Curriculum, developed by the Stanford University Center for Educational Research, broadens the scope of classroom experiences and thinking skills required, so that students weak in the traditional academic skills of reading and language have more chance to participate in class and to feel worthwhile. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Creative Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
