ERIC Number: ED467352
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 186
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: ISBN-0-325-00468-4
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Mechanisms & Other Systems. Stuff That Works! A Technology Curriculum for the Elementary Grades.
Benenson, Gary
This book focuses on devices and systems that transform motion or convert energy. Contents are divided into six chapters: (1) "Appetizers" includes activities that can be done individually to become familiar with the topic of machines and mechanisms; (2) "Concepts" provides a basis for machine and mechanism development; (3) "Activities" features activities and classroom projects; (4) "Stories" presents teacher narratives on machines and mechanisms; (5) "Resources" provides resources for the implementation of the activities; and (6) "About Standards" describes the standards addressed in math, science, technology, social studies, and English language arts. (Contains 57 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Energy, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, Mechanics (Physics), Science Education, Social Studies, Special Education, Standards, Technology Education
Heinemann, 361 Hanover Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801-3912 ($17). Tel: 603-431-7894; Fax: 603-431-7840; Fax: 603-431-4971; Web site: http://www.heinemann.com.
Publication Type: Books; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.
Authoring Institution: City Univ. of New York, NY. City Coll.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A