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Hodysh, Henry – Canadian Social Studies, 1997
Presents background information and suggestions for teaching activities utilizing archival copies of the Report of the Chief Inspector of schools for Alberta. These historical documents provide a wealth of information concerning the geography, working conditions, pedagogical issues, and facilities of education throughout Canada's history. (MJP)
Descriptors: Canadian Studies, Content Analysis, Educational History, Foreign Countries

Gorn, Cathy – OAH Magazine of History, 1996
Reports on the procedures, standards, and topics involved in the 1997 National History Day. National History Day is a year-long contest where students research primary sources and prepare papers, projects, performances, and media based on a historical theme. The 1997 theme is "Triumph and Tragedy in History." (MJP)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning

Atweh, Bill; Burton, Leone – British Educational Research Journal, 1995
Examines the background and implementation of a student research project exploring the decisions of 16-year olds to leave or stay in school. Offers a critique of the methods of student researchers focusing upon five main issues, organization, time, equity, research style, and clashing cultures. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Educational Sociology, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries

Murray, Janet – TechTrends, 2003
Describes the use of Big6 strategies in guiding student research projects as part of a cooperative program between teachers and the school librarian. Topics include information seeking strategies; evaluating information sources; locating information using search engines; analyzing information sources; and achieving information literacy and…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Information Literacy
Csermely, Peter – Gifted Education International, 2003
The first six years of a new program to organize high-level scientific research training for gifted high school students in Hungary are described. Besides giving top-level research opportunities for talented students in their most receptive age, the program has already helped the establishment of almost two hundred scientific research clubs.…
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Foreign Countries, Gifted, High Schools

Livingston, James B. – Science Teacher, 1989
Gives seven approaches that teachers can use to transform reading into media investigations. Explanations and descriptions include the relationship between organization of textbook and its content, writing reports, and student research. (RT)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary Approach, Reading

Walters, Julia – Journal of Biological Education, 1988
Described is an activity which allows the investigation of human body systems using textbooks to enhance research skills and providing an opportunity for collaboration between pupils. Discussed are the purpose, materials, method, and results of this teaching method. Reported are some of the advantages of using this activity in teaching systems.…
Descriptors: Biology, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Human Body

Kiernan, Henry – Social Education, 1991
Suggests teaching about the Chinese government's 1989 suppression of student protesters at Tiananmen Square. Argues that the lesson can aid students understanding of the role of student protest in shaping China's history and interactions with the rest of the world. Offers strategies and questions for student research including reasons for the…
Descriptors: Activism, Asian History, Chinese Culture, Communism
Soash, Richard L. – Book Report, 1992
Describes an information search process based on Kuhlthau's model that was used to teach bibliographic research to ninth grade students. A research test to ensure that students are familiar with basic library skills is presented, forms for helping students narrow the topic and evaluate materials are provided, and a research process checklist is…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Evaluation Criteria, Grade 9, Information Retrieval

Murray, William J. – Journal of the Middle States Council for the Social Studies, 1993
Describes the use of primary source documents and maps in a seventh-grade geography class. Maintains that 90 separate topics were divided into 6 main categories for student research. Asserts that the use of primary documents encouraged the development of the students' critical thinking skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Community Role, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies

Fay, Glenn M., Jr. – Science Teacher, 1991
Described is an earth science course in which students develop projects throughout the school year. Essential behavior goals, a description of projects for developing cooperative group skills, and a student evaluation form are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Earth Science

Dunn, Dana S.; Toedter, Lori J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Describes a collaborative honors project in psychology that allowed two students and two advisors to pursue a broad range of research issues. Discusses advantages and disadvantages of conducting such projects with undergraduates. Includes issues for student and faculty development such as stimulation of other joint research efforts, role models,…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Honors Curriculum

Taub, Diane E. – Teaching Sociology, 1991
In a social psychology class based on experiential learning, students carry out research and interpret a setting by observing social interaction. Settings include correctional facilities, self-help groups, and abuse shelters. Describes students responsibilities, reactions, data collection, analysis, and project findings. Finds students learn…
Descriptors: Class Activities, College Students, Course Content, Course Descriptions

Gurley-Dilger, Laine – Science Teacher, 1992
Describes the use of Gowin's Vee to make the connection between lecture and laboratory, guide science fair research, help students decipher professional research journals, and make oral science fair or lab report presentations easier to understand. Provides examples of Gowin's Vee applied to research articles and comprehensive criteria for…
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Models, Research Reports, Science Activities

Vestal, Bedford M.; Estes, James R. – American Biology Teacher, 1992
Outlines a student research study in animal behavior to help develop students' empirical skills. The study examines the differences between male and female students in the way that they carry their school books. Reports results of one study indicating no significant difference in bookcarrying habits of men and women. (MDH)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Class Activities, College Science