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Shaffer, Carolyn; Fielder, Erica – 1987
Most people think of nature in the city as parks and zoos and dandelions pushing up through cracks in the sidewalk, but it is also asphalt streets, granite office buildings and mazes of underground pipes and cables. The materials of which the streets and buildings are constructed began as prehistoric jungles and ancient mountains. The systems that…
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Coxford, Arthur F., Ed.; Shulte, Albert P., Ed. – 1988
This volume is organized into six parts. Chapters 1-5, which make up Part 1, first discuss the forces impinging on algebra in the curriculum and suggest possible directions for change. Chapters 6-8, Part 2, concentrate on concepts and teaching possibilities available prior to the formal introduction of algebra. The notion that algebraic ideas are…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Formation
Gardner, Robert – 1987
Energy is a vital topic. Energy costs have risen dramatically during the last decade and home owners are concerned about their energy bills and the costs associated with heating or cooling their homes. An understanding of energy, its sources and ways to reduce its use or improve the efficiency with which people use it will become more important as…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation
Smith, Charles A. – 1982
Written for students of early childhood education and child development as well as for practicing teachers, this book focuses on two basic questions concerning personal/social goals for early childhood education. These questions are (1) What skills do we want to nurture in children? and (2) How do we accomplish these objectives? The text begins…
Descriptors: Altruism, Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, Elementary School Students
Suydam, Marilyn N.; Dessart, Donald J. – 1976
This booklet was written to provide elementary-school teachers with an overview of some of the research results related to the development of computational skills, together with ideas for classroom activities which have grown out of research projects. The booklet is organized into twelve sections, the first of which is devoted to delineating the…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Computation
National Education Association, Washington, DC. – 1974
The articles in this booklet reflect a broad spectrum in their approach to discipline and the teaching process. Even though discipline is now called classroom control, these articles indicate that some educators question the desirability of precise prescription in the classroom. Running through the articles is a common thread: discipline is less…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Classrooms
Lipman, Matthew; And Others – 1977
This handbook for educators and parents discusses the need to include philosophy in the elementary classroom. The authors point out that as a question-raising discipline, philosophy is appropriate to guide children's natural inquisitiveness through the educational process. It encourages intellectual resourcefulness and flexibility which can enable…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Children
Margulus, Lisabeth S.; Melin, Jacquelyn Ann – Corwin Press, 2004
All administrators yearn for that magic tool to not only simplify their lives but also enrich their school. This complete collection of ready-made job descriptions, forms, and guidelines will breathe new life into stale job descriptions while enriching the teacher evaluation process. This book offers fresh ideas for developing staff through…
Descriptors: Personnel Evaluation, Teacher Evaluation, Occupational Information, Leadership
Harvey, Stephanie; Goudvis, Anne – Firsthand, 2005
"The Comprehension Toolkit" focuses on reading, writing, talking, listening, and investigating, to deepen understanding of nonfiction texts. With a focus on strategic thinking, this toolkit's lessons provide a foundation for developing independent readers and learners. It also provides an alternative to the traditional assign and correct…
Descriptors: Teaching Guides, Reading Instruction, Reading Comprehension, Writing Skills
Crawford, Patricia A., Ed.; Burriss, Kathleen Glascott, Ed. – 2002
As elementary teachers work to educate and meet the needs of the students in their care, their job has become increasingly challenging and demanding. This volume addresses a variety of issues and topics related to elementary education around eight sectional themes relevant to the work of elementary teachers: celebrating diversity, classroom…
Descriptors: Art Education, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Diversity (Student)
Dyer, Caroline – 2000
Ever since it was first written into the new nation's Constitution in 1950, achieving universal elementary education has proven an elusive goal for India. This book examines the failure of the Operation Blackboard scheme to establish a minimum norm of essential facilities for primary schools but argues that, in spite of its failure, the scheme has…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Change, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Needs
VanCleave, Janice – 1996
Science projects are a great way for students to learn more about science as they search for the answers to specific problems. This book offers guidance and provides ideas for students as they plan experiments, find and record information related to the problem, and organize data to find answers to the problem. The 20 topics in this book suggest…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Pirtle, Sarah – 1998
This guide provides K-3 teachers with information to help foster positive social skills such as caring, cooperation, communication, and appreciation for diversity through music, movement, and language arts. The guide includes a recording with 46 easy-to-learn songs (20 of which are in both English and Spanish) to use with young children. The songs…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Learning, Diversity (Student)
Chen, Jie-Qi, Ed.; Isberg, Emily, Ed.; Krechevsky, Mara, Ed. – 1998
Project Spectrum is a collaborative research and development project that offers an alternative approach to assessment and curriculum development for preschool and early primary years. The project, based on Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory and David Henry Feldman's nonuniversal development theory, emphasizes observing children…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Construction (Process), Curriculum Development, Elementary School Curriculum
Lindberg, Jill A.; Swick, April M. – 2002
This manual contains techniques for creating successful teaching and learning environments in diverse elementary classrooms. Using humor, drawings, and a conversational tone, it provides suggestions for teaching effectively and efficiently. Special highlights include five-steps-or-less strategies that can be adapted into any classroom, an outline…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Differences, Discipline
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