Allison, Linda.
Blood and Guts
(Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1976.) Discusses elements of the human body. Suggests experiments and projects which familiarize students with their bodies; good tie-in with theater games.
Bananas
. Center for Theater Techniques in Education, 800 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut. A rich source of multi-arts activities based on theater activities and practices. I’ve found it an invaluable source of ideas.
Burns, Marilyn.
I Am Not A Short Adult!
(Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1977.) Deals with aspects of childhood: school, legal rights, money, work, TV, the body and its language. Emphasis on making the most of yourself.
Canfield, Jack and Harold C. Wells.
100 Ways to Enhance Self-concept in the Classroom
(Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1976.) A collection of activities (writing, art, discussion) centering on building a positive self-image and a caring environment.
DeMille, Richard.
Put Your Mother on the Ceiling
(New York: Penguin Books, 1977.) Imagination games designed to increase children’s belief in their own effectiveness. Especially successful with fifth- and sixth-graders.
Dunning, Stephen, Edward Leuders and Hugh Smith.
Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle
(Glenview, Illinois: Scott, Foresman and Company, 1966.)
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Some Haystacks Don’t Even Have Any Needle
(Glenview, Illinois: Scott, Foresman and Company, 1969. Both of Dunning’s books are fine collections of thematically arranged poems which appeal especially to fifth- through eighth-graders.
Jaffe, Charlotte.
Discovery Unlimited: Thinking Through the Humanities
(Phoenix, Arizona: THINK INK Publications, 1981.) Activities using critical thinking skills as an approach to the areas of art, literature, music, and architecture. Sections on music and literature are very good. The unique angles of approach to “creative” areas tie in with the concept of “re-conceiving” in the unit.
Thomas, Frank P.
How To Write The Story of Your Life
(Cincinnati: Writers’ Digest Books, 1984.) Written by a teacher and journalist, this book offers many research/writing suggestions. The chance to review your life and gain new insights is stressed.
Van de Bogert, Doris.
Introduction to the Humanities
(New York: Barnes and Noble, Inc., 1968.) Ideas about incorporating the Humanities into your curriculum. Helpful.
Weitzman, David.
My Backyard History Book
(Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1975.) The main contention of the book—learning about the past begins at home—is vital to the unit. Many fine activities and projects are suggested.