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Download full textArmstrong, Leroy E. – Robert L. Telfer, Superintendent State Printing, 1916
This textbook is a reader developed on the principle that the expanding life of a child as a citizen of the world demands acquaintance with a considerable portion of the world's best thought as expressed in literature. The general method of presenting these classics rests upon the assumption that literature is addressed to the heart and to the…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Literature Appreciation, Classics (Literature), Teaching Methods
Edwards, Mary – 1998
In this lesson, student teams research one of the species of early humans. Teams will create presentations that include information on physical traits, habitat, era, means of survival, culture, and relationship to modern humans. Students are provided with background information, detailed instructions, on-line resources, and reflection questions.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Anthropology, Archaeology, Cooperative Learning
Mollet, Joyce; Mollet, David – 2000
On November 17, 1995 the following news item appeared in "Time Magazine": "Long-lost cave reveals burial tombs of Maccabees." You (the student) are a journalist who has been asked by your editor to follow up that news item with an in-depth feature a two page spread with text and graphics entitled "The Life and Times of…
Descriptors: Culture, Evaluation Criteria, Grade 6, Intermediate Grades
California Energy Extension Service, Sacramento. – 1992
This activity guide links energy awareness with resource management and traditional California Indian cultures for the 3rd-6th grade span. The materials combine cooperative, hands-on activities with background information and learning extensions. The interdisciplinary lessons are built upon themes, concepts, and learning processes outlined in…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Cooperative Learning, Energy Conservation, Energy Education
MacDonald, David – 1999
In this interdisciplinary grade 6 world history and language arts unit, students examine the fall of Rome (Italy). Working in teams to research the causes of Rome's demise, participants develop a theory explaining why Rome fell. The student guide provides detailed instructions on how to complete the activity, a list of resources, and includes…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Ancient History, Cooperative Learning, European History
Desler, Gail – 2000
In this grade 6 interdisciplinary language arts and social studies unit, students are required to assume the role of a team and describe their country's participation in trade along the Silk Road. Countries represented in the unit include Egypt, Italy, Iraq, India, Israel, and China. The team is asked to create a display showing artifacts, journal…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Asian History, Cooperative Learning, Evaluation
