These 55 activity cards were created to help teachers implement a unit on metric measurement. They were designed for students aged 5 to 10, but could be used with older students. Cards are color-coded in terms of activities on basic metric terms, prefixes, length, and other measures. Both individual and small-group games and ideas are included.…

This publication provides the elementary teacher with sequential and developmental objectives in the areas of plants, animals, ecology, and physiology. At least one motivating "hands-on" activity is included for each objective. Age level (5-8, 8-10, 10-12), process emphasized (classification, experimenting, etc.), and group size…

The need to promote mathematical creativity and suggestions for developing it are discussed in this document. The largest portion of this document consists of a collection of problem sheets, arranged according to 26 content areas. Puzzles, activities, and a variety of problems are included, with an answer key. An annotated bibliography of selected…

This geometry unit for the intermediate grades is based on the Holt Mathematics Series (levels 3-6), using the concepts of Individually Guided Education (IGE). It is divided into seven levels, one for grade 3 and two each for grades 4-6. Each is designed for both individual and group learning. A vocabulary list is used as a key for activities; a…

Eight modules for an in-service course on metric education for elementary teachers are included in this document. The modules are on an introduction to the metric system, length and basic prefixes, volume, mass, temperature, relationships within the metric system, and metric and English system relationships. The eighth one is on developing a…

This publication is a collection of science activities designed to enrich elementary or junior high science curricula. These activities encourage students to investigate facets of life sciences, physical sciences, and earth sciences either with a teacher or independently. The 70 activities have been classified into 10 subareas under these three…

Materials for the fourth year of the Wisconsin Families in Education program are included in this document. These materials are intended to help schools to organize more parent and community involvement programs. The material is organized into five packets. The first packet, the introductory packet, contains a discussion of the themes for the…