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Peer reviewedHastings, R. B. – Science Activities, 1981
Explained are the differences between and offered are examples of longitudinal and transverse sound waves. Described is the construction of the Crova's Disc, a device used in the teaching of the propagation and properties of sound waves. (DS)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Demonstrations (Educational), Learning Activities, Models
Peer reviewedShugrue, Sylvia K. – Science Activities, 1992
Presents year-long, elementary science projects that address the question of why daylight hours vary in length according to locality. Provides three instructional units designed to commence in September, including data collection activities for sunny days encouraging later classroom calculations; on-going graphing activities; and modeling…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedHickey, M. Gail – Science Activities, 1992
Uses shoeboxes to set up science kits to supplement specific areas of the science curriculum. Each kit contains a set of material and instructions for a single activity. The activity is intended as an individualized experience that is related to a current topic of study or that reinforces a recent topic. Details for making six sample shoeboxes are…
Descriptors: Biology, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedWelke, Ed; Henderson, Bobbie – Science Activities, 1992
Presents an activity that models the changes in the concentration of carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere during the last 200 years as determined from glacial records. (PR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environmental Education, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedStephens, Daryl – Science Activities, 1974
A seventh-grade botany project involving experiments with beans is described. (DT)
Descriptors: Botany, Elementary School Science, Experiments, Grade 7
Peer reviewedLeyden, Michael B. – Science Activities, 1981
Describes a simulation drilling core activity involving the use of a physical model from which students gather data and solve a three-point problem to determine the strike and dip of a buried stratum. Includes descriptions of model making, data plots, and additional problems involving strike and dip. (DS)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedHammer, John M. – Science Activities, 1992
Presents a simple, graphical method for tracking the apparent motion of the Moon through a seven-day phase. Describes the necessary equipment, and the daily procedure for making observations. Includes suggested open-ended questions along with an appropriate reference. (JJK)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedBush, Pat; And Others – Science Activities, 1992
Describes an activity measuring the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide in carbonated water at different temperatures. The amount of carbon dioxide is measured by the amount of dilute ammonia solution needed to produce a pH indicator color change. (PR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedAnderson, Norman D. – Science Activities, 1992
Presents two activities for introducing the topic of carbon dioxide: (1) Investigating Some Properties of Carbon Dioxide and (2) Building a Carbon Dioxide Generator. (PR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environmental Education, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedFazio, Rosario P.; McFaden, Dennis – Science Activities, 1993
Describes a project where students were involved in finding the most suitable site for a landfill in their community. This two-month project was conducted using team teaching. Two twelfth grade geoscience classes were involved. (PR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environmental Education, High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedKnappenberger, Paul H. – Science Activities, 1979
Presents an activity whereby students describe the path of Mars through a background starfield. Includes purpose, materials, pre-lab, and procedure. Also provides guidelines for making a dial-a-planet wheel. (MA)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedJohnson, Elfriede Nemetz – Science Activities, 1972
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary School Science, General Science, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedStonehouse, H. B. – Science Activities, 1979
Presents three activities that allow students to practice some of the techniques used by lunar researchers, and to become more familiar with lunar features through scrutiny of lunar photography. Topics include dimensions of a crater, different surface ages, and types of rilles. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Learning Activities, Lunar Research
Peer reviewedCarter, Glenda; Jones, M. Gail – Science Activities, 1994
Presents a series of investigations focusing on the biodegradable packing materials ("peanuts"), which provide a method for exploring science through experimentation. These activities can help fourth through sixth graders sharpen their critical thinking and science process skills. (PR)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities, Science Activities
Peer reviewedGalindez, Peter – Science Activities, 1977
Describes a ten day activity oriented science unit for teaching photography to elementary or secondary students. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities
