This pamphlet recommends that elementary-school teachers be provided with inservice courses which deal with probability concepts. The recommendations are based on the experiences of 120 teachers who taught probability in elementary school as part of a project of the National Science Foundation. The authors observe that probability is important…

This document provides a series of worksheets for use in elementary school instruction concerning the metric system. The broad objective of the instruction is that the student be "comfortable and accurate in using metric measures in daily life." Specific objectives are identified in six categories: (1) think metric, (2) linear measures, (3)…

This learning module on perimeter contains many classroom experiences. It provides: (1) student options in the selection of activities for the achievement of objectives, (2) "hands on" activities and real models for real problems, (3) self-pacing for individualized instruction, and (4) a variety of media and strategies. The module is to be…

This teaching module is the first in a cluster which will familiarize participants with the most common methods and materials used in teaching reading in Spanish. Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to (a) describe at least two methods of teaching reading in Spanish, (b) apply the corresponding techniques of each of the…

This volume is designed for teachers preparing to teach upper elementary students using the Comprehensive School Mathematics Program (CSMP) curriculum. It begins with a discussion of the importance of graph theory in mathematics and science. A mathematical development of graph-theoretic concepts and theorems is presented, followed by a set of…

There are virtually no social studies materials on Alaska Native cultures available throughout the state which are prepared in a suitable form for elementary level students. Federally funded programs emphasizing Native culture fall into 2 general categories: (1) arts and crafts programs and (2) high school culture-history courses. However, a…

This curriculum guide provides a laboratory approach to teaching elementary school science. A set of both cognitive and affective objectives is presented. Beginning with grade level 4, conceptual schemes for each level, with accompanying subconcepts, are presented, and a complete list of behavioral objectives associated with the conceptual schemes…

A curriculum guide for teachers to the "Bread and Butterflies" series of 15 television programs on career development for 9-to-12-year-olds is given. For each program the goals and themes are stated, and the content is summarized. Then activities are suggested for students falling in level 1, beginners, or in level 2, students already…

The Minnesota School Mathematics and Science Teaching (MINNEMAST) Project is characterized by its emphasis on the coordination of mathematics and science in the elementary school curriculum. Units are planned to provide children with activities in which they learn various concepts from both subject areas. Each subject is used to support and…

Educators, architects, engineers, and interested citizens have requested information concerning recently constructed educational facilities in North Carolina which might be of interest and can be visited. The 22 schools in this guide were selected because of one or more specific areas of interest. Many of the schools have been designed to provide…

This teaching guide is a handbook for teachers using instructional television as part of an elementary school science program. The handbook deals with the how and why aspects of contemporary science education. It includes a growing set of primary and intermediate grade science lessons. Each lesson consists of science activities suited for two to…

This volume presents a collection of problems designed for use in weekly activities in elementary classes. The activities were designed to assist teachers in encouraging creativity and divergent thinking in mathematics. The problems included were originally published in diverse sources. Each problem is coded to indicate the content area and the…

This unit is designed to introduce the marine environment to those with little or no previous related background. Students define the marine environment, participate in group discussions, view movies, investigate oil spills, and write environmental impact statements. The first three sessions are designed to take three hours with the composition of…

The workbook contains materials developed for a workshop on an introduction to metric measure for elementary and junior high school teachers. The workshop was designed to provide the participants with a variety of metric measuring experiences. The activities are organized under six major topics: Linear measurement, weight, area, volume, capacity…

This is one of a series of units for environmental education developed by the Highline Public Schools. This unit provides a number of activities to introduce students to ways of studying biotic communities, help them become good observers, and provide them with opportunities to use their skills. The materials include suggested activities, and…