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Phan Hoang, Thu Thao; Kato, Takaaki – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2021
Sustainable waste management is an urgent issue in developing countries. This study describes how lectures and group games influence knowledge in waste management of fourth-grade elementary students whose development stage is thought to be effective concerning positive attitude shifts. We employed a control-treatment design and two schools were…
Descriptors: Sanitation, Wastes, Recycling, Urban Areas
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Rudnitsky, Al; Barclay, Catharine; Binger, Lauren – Middle School Journal, 2017
This study explores the effectiveness of a workshop and accompanying conceptual framework designed to help middle school students become better participants in group work. The framework is designated BRAVE (build on ideas, risk tentative thoughts, ask good questions, value other perspectives, and use evidence). The framework is based on research…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Cooperative Learning, Workshops, Grade 5
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Corzo, Josefina Quintero; Castañeda, Yeisson Soto – International Education Studies, 2017
This is a case study report arising from a series of daily observations of the students' behavior made in a primary public school located near to the capital city, Manizales-Colombia, where it was possible to notice the difficulties students had in order to coexist due to the lack of respect with their classmates, in group activities or actually…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Public Schools, Prosocial Behavior
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Boyle, Timothy J.; Sears, Jeremiah M.; Hernandez-Sanchez, Bernadette A.; Casillas, Maddison R.; Nguyen, Thao H. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2017
The Chemistry Science Investigation: Dognapping Workshop was designed to (i) target and inspire fourth grade students to view themselves as "Junior Scientists" before their career decisions are solidified; (ii) enable hands-on experience in fundamental scientific concepts; (iii) increase public interaction with science, technology,…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Elementary School Science, Middle Schools
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2007
Field Trip to the Moon uses an inquiry-based learning approach that fosters team building and introduces participants to careers in science and engineering. The program components include the Field Trip to the Moon DVD [not included here], Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)/Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) Activities, and…
Descriptors: Group Activities, Informal Education, Workshops, Astronomy
Bathurst, Effie, G.; Blough, Glenn O. – Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1952
"Schools at Work in 48 States" is a record of a cooperative study made over a period of two and a half years by nine staff members of the elementary school section of the Office of Education, with the advice and help of their co-workers. Such a study requires that the group of persons working together arrive at some commonly accepted…
Descriptors: School Activities, Elementary Schools, Inservice Teacher Education, Workshops