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Beck, Laverne; And Others – Hands On, 1991
Discusses teacher and principal attitudes toward implementation of the Foxfire approach on a school-wide basis at Rabun Gap Community School (Rabun, Georgia). Presents some of the student-generated experiential projects, including (1) developing and participating in Indian Day activities; (2) making and selling earrings; and (3) writing advice…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Decision Making, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
Bennett, Carol – Hands On, 1991
Describes experiences in career exploration in a third grade classroom based on the Foxfire approach to instruction. Students researched careers by writing letters and interviewing real career people. They also set up "junior businesses" in the classroom, which involved designing business cards and purchasing products to sell. Students…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Career Exploration, Class Activities, Elementary Education
Loges, Fran – Hands On, 1991
Describes classroom projects in a second-grade classroom based on the Foxfire approach to instruction. Projects planned and implemented in the classroom by students included: (1) sub shop; (2) recycling; (3) Black cemetery; and (4) garden. Students engaged in brainstorming, creating webs, weekly planning, and writing about their activities. (KS)
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Class Activities, Community Involvement, Decision Making
