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The article discusses several aspects to consider when inaugurating activity programs in the intermediate grades. These aspects include the preparation of the teacher, period of acquaintance, plan of the year, preparation for work and carrying the work forward. Three steps needed in teacher's...
- THE ACTIVITY PROGRAM IN NEW YORK CITY. Loftus, John J. // Education Digest;Dec1937, Vol. 3 Issue 4, p50
The article outlines student activities followed by the more successful of 69 elementary schools that conducted experimental work in the activity program planned by New York City's Division of Elementary Schools. These steps include the discussion or conference period, the excursion, visual...
- SCOPE VOL. 54 NO. 9 JANUARY 9, 2006. Lehrer, Lucy // Scholastic Scope (Teacher's Edition);1/9/2006, Vol. 54 Issue 9, p1
The article presents several activity programs designed for the classroom setting. Making the Connection's objective is to assist students create connections between feature articles with critical-thinking questions. Another activity is based on the life of American statesman Benjamin Franklin....
- Pasta, A Delectable Way to Graph Trigonometric Functions. Kaplan, Gail // Ohio Journal of School Mathematics;Spring2006, Issue 53, p9
The article provides information about the "Pasta Project," a mathematical activity created to orient studens on graphing trigonometric functions. The activity is considered as an ideal way to graph trigonometric functions before any formal trigonometry education. It aims to provide hands-on...
- EPICS EXPLORATION. Anderson, Sherry // Science Scope;Apr/May2005, Vol. 28 Issue 7, p28
The article focuses on the significance of the air cannon activity jointly implemented by the Happy Hollow School and Purdue University's Engineering Projects In Community Service (EPICS) program in the U.S. Education and outreach are two important components of the EPICS program. Students under...
- USING STUDENTS' WEEKLY DIARIES TO EVALUATE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: THE CASE OF PROJECT P.A.T.H.S. IN HONG KONG. Shek, Daniel T. L. // Adolescence;Spring2009, Vol. 44 Issue 173, p69
Six schools participating in the Full Implementation Phase of Project P.A.T.H.S. (Secondary 1 Level) were randomly selected and invited to join this research study. After completion of the Tier 1 Program, 216 Secondary 1 , (Grade 7) students in the participating schools were randomly invited to...
- Anchor activities. Corlett, Cindy // Science Scope;Mar2003, Vol. 26 Issue 6, p40
The article explains the use of anchor activities in classroom teaching. Anchor activities are high-interest, educational activities that students explore when finished with required class assignments, laboratories or investigations. Students complete the anchor activities individually or with a...
- Hire a scientist. Mesmer, Karen // Science Scope;Mar2003, Vol. 26 Issue 6, p42
The article discusses the educational activity program called hire a scientist. Hire a scientist is an activity that asks students to review the qualifications of a scientist who has applied for a job at a research facility. During this review, students learn about the scientist's job skills,...
- The wonder of it all. Demchik, Michael J. // Science Scope;Mar2003, Vol. 26 Issue 6, p44
The article focuses on an activity program aimed at stimulating students' curiosity in nature and encourage them to explore many interesting elements in nature. It is intended to investigate the interesting elements of the mimosa tree. This activity must begin with background research. Students...