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Bricker, Patricia; Faetz, Melissa; Tracy, Kelly N.; Luke, Nancy – Science and Children, 2015
Over many years, the authors have inquired into the integration of science and literacy in primary grades. Students have used science notebooks as places to write and draw their scientific questions, predictions, observations, research notes, claims, reflections, and wonderings. At the same time, the authors have engaged their students in writers'…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Science Instruction, Science Education, Grade 1
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Staggers, Sydney M.; Brann, Maria – Communication Teacher, 2011
Many federal agencies rely on print materials to convey important information to the public, and many of the materials are written at a 10th-grade reading level or above, further limiting those individuals with low literacy. As such, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recommends the application of existing best practices for…
Descriptors: Public Agencies, Best Practices, Information Dissemination, Communication Skills
Minnesota State Dept. of Children, Families, and Learning, St. Paul. – 1997
Developed by classroom teachers during the development phase of Minnesota's Graduation Standards, this performance package is made up of locally designed assignments that, taken together, show whether a student has learned and can apply the knowledge and skills related to technical reading regarding small engines. It begins with reference to the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Class Activities, Engines, High Schools
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Carey, Helen H.; Greenberg, Judith E. – OAH Magazine of History, 1989
Describes the JASON project, a joint project of the National Council for Social Studies and the National Science Teachers Association. Provides a sample lesson on the Punic Wars in which students study the relationship between shipbuilding and Rome's ascendancy to power. Explores the links among technology, science, and social studies. (RW)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, History
Vandenberg-Daves, Jodi, Comp.; Gorn, Cathy, Ed. – 1999
The theme for National History Day during 1998-99 school year is "Science, Technology, Invention in History: Impact, Influence, Change. National History Day competition has two divisions based on school grade: junior division--grades 6, 7, and 8; and senior division--grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. This teacher guide provides teachers with…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Historic Sites
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Heath, Phillip A. – OAH Magazine of History, 1989
Expounds on the importance of teaching the interrelationships among science, technology, and society (STS). Addresses the problem of what can be done to infuse STS into the social studies curriculum. Provides bibliographic entries, including resources from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) useful to educators in developing and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Class Activities