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Developing Science Activities: Millions of Ideas Available.
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Schlenker, Richard M.; Yoshida, Sarah J. – Science Activities, 1995
Describes a process to develop high school laboratory activities using intertidal ecology of the New England Coast as an example. (MKR)
Descriptors: Ecology, Laboratory Experiments, Marine Education, Oceanography
Using the 5E Learning Cycle Sequence with Carbon Dioxide
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Schlenker, Richard M.; Blanke, Regina; Mecca, Peter – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2007
The authors used the 5E learning cycle (engage, explore, explain, extend, and evaluate) and a pulmonary carbon dioxide mystery to introduce eighth grade students to the study of chemistry. The activity engages students in measurement, data collection, data analysis, media and internet research, research design, and report writing as they search…
Descriptors: Research Design, Technical Writing, Chemistry, Learning Processes
The Molar Concept: A Piagetian-Oriented Learning Cycle.
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Schlenker, Richard M.; Perry, Constance M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1983
The Mole Concept is a learning cycle (patterned after University of Nebraska-Lincoln's ADAPT model) for the chemical unit "mole." Discusses objectives and activities involved in each phase of the cycle: exploration, invention, and application. Indicates the cycle is superior to traditional lecture-demonstration for teaching the abstract mole…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Learning Processes
Off to a Good Start: A Guide to Writing Science Research Proposals.
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Schlenker, Richard M.; And Others – Science Activities, 1994
Explains the advantages of having students write research proposals before conducting experiments for science fairs. Describes what should be in the research proposal. (PR)
Descriptors: High Schools, Learning Activities, Research Proposals, Science Activities
In the Swing.
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Schlenker, Richard M.; And Others – Science Activities, 1993
Uses computers to help students identify variables controlling pendulum period. A program written in BASIC for the Apple computer is provided. The activities are useful for developing science skills, mathematics skills, and computer skills. (PR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, High Schools, Learning Activities