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ERIC Number: EJ550997
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
Finding Fascinating Projects That Can Promote Boy/Girl Partnerships.
Zeitlin, Stacey A.
Young Children, v52 n6 p29-30 Sep 1997
Describes a kindergarten activity of dissecting owl pellets as a vehicle for promoting new partnerships and friendships. Argues that pairing children for activities based on gender, varying ethnicities, and differing abilities allows children to break down barriers and gives them experiences with children other than their best friends. (SD)
Descriptors: Ethnic Relations, Friendship, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Intercultural Communication, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Children, Peer Acceptance, Peer Groups, Peer Influence, Peer Relationship, Science Activities, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Experiments, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Social Development, Teamwork
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Ethnic Differences; Owls