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Entomology: Self-Directed Study Units for Grades K-3 and 4-8, Gifted. Easily Adapted for Regular Classrrom Use. Zephyr Learning Project.
Clements, Sue; And Others – 1983
These reproducible entomology units are an introduction to a fascinating world within a world. Originally designed for gifted students, these units emphasize the use of higher order thinking skills and are appropriate for use in any classroom. Interdisciplinary in content, the units provide a broad view of entomology. Included are two complete…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Entomology
Ecology: Self-Directed Study Units for Grades K-3 and 4-8, Gifted. Easily Adapted for Regular Classroom Use. Zephyr Learning Packet.
Enz, Judith; And Others – 1984
Originally designed for gifted students, these reproducible ecology units emphasize the use of higher order thinking skills and are appropriate for use in any classroom. Interdisciplinary in content, the units provide a broad view of ecology. Included are two complete units, one created for the upper elementary gifted student and the other for the…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Ecology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Our Valuable Wetlands.
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Texley, Juliana – Science Teacher, 1988
Defines wetlands and lists several types of wetland habitat. Describes explorations that can be done with secondary school students including the baby boom, a food pyramid, and microenvironments. Includes a classroom poster with text on the variety of wetlands. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Education
The Gene: Time, Space and Spirit--Keys to Scientific Literacy Series.
Stonebarger, Bill – 1989
It has only been since the late nineteenth century that people have understood the mechanics of heredity and the discoveries of genes and DNA are even more recent. This booklet considers three aspects of genetics; time, space, and spirit. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit refers to life and thought. Several…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, DNA, Elementary Secondary Education, Genetics
Life in the Great Lakes. Earth Systems - Education Activities for Great Lakes Schools (ES-EAGLS).
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Sheaffer, Amy L., Ed. – 1997
This activity book is part of a series designed to take a concept or idea from the existing school curriculum and develop it in the context of the Great Lakes using teaching approaches and materials appropriate for students in middle and high school. The theme of this book is life in the Great Lakes. Students learn about shorebird adaptations,…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Enrichment, Ecology
Marine Biology: Self-Directed Study Units for Grades K-3 and 4-8, Gifted. Easily Adapted for Regular Classroom Use. Zephyr Learning Project.
Tanner, Joey – 1982
Originally designed for the gifted student, these reproducible marine biology units emphasize the use of higher order thinking skills and are appropriate for use in any classroom. Interdisciplinary in content, the units provide a broad view of marine biology. Included are two complete units, one created for the upper elementary gifted student and…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Ecology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Evolution: Time, Space and Spirit--Keys to Scientific Literacy Series.
Stonebarger, Bill – 1990
Throughout history, there has been controversy about the origin of the variety of life on earth. The sciences of evolution and taxonomy are intimately tied to this controversy. This booklet considers time, space, and spirit related to evolution. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit refers to life and thought.…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Conflict, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Secondary Education