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Peer reviewedMcCartt, Drew – Science Scope, 1996
Presents an activity involving reaction time developed for the Science of Sports, a traveling exhibition put together by Ohio's Center of Science and Industry. (JRH)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedWood, David – Science Scope, 1992
Integrating environmental education into the science curriculum helps students develop environmental knowledge and attitudes. Describes an exemplary eighth-grade environmental science class, cites other similar programs, and discusses the advantages of environmental science courses over traditional science courses. (MDH)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Environmental Education, Integrated Curriculum, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedBettac, Teresa F. – Science Scope, 1996
Presents 25 practical suggestions to help teachers in preparing and publishing an educational awards entry or an educational manuscript. (JRH)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Science Teachers, Writing Skills
Peer reviewedAdkins, Carol – Science Scope, 1996
Presents 10 steps that help teachers and students create a motivating and relevant simulation on an environmental topic of local interest. Steps include gathering information, selecting the problem, interviewing community members, determining interest groups, investigating interest groups, choosing the decision-making body and setting the…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Middle Schools, Science Activities, Simulation
Peer reviewedCrawford, Kathleen – Science Scope, 1994
Presents an activity exploring the basics of atomic structure using the theme of the Addams Family. (MKR)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedMatthews, Catherine E. – Science Scope, 1996
Presents activities designed to introduce the concept of fossils to middle school students and to clarify students' misconceptions about what is, and is not, a fossil. (JRH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geology, Middle Schools, Misconceptions
Peer reviewedTippins, Deborah J.; Pate, Elizabeth – Science Scope, 1991
Offers activities for educating middle school students regarding the importance of lifestyle. Activities cover eating patterns, physical exercise, and potentially hazardous behaviors. (MDH)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Eating Habits, Exercise, Health Education
Peer reviewedGunesch, Mary M.; Winter, Christa R. – Science Scope, 1996
Describes summer science camps that provide educational opportunities that pique children's interest and expose them to new ideas. Children's feelings about their camp experience obtained through interviews indicate that they came away from camp with increased enthusiasm for and knowledge about science. Discusses ways of creating informal learning…
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Outdoor Activities, Student Attitudes
Peer reviewedJones, Richard C. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents a project in which one science class, curious about large numbers, created one million marks on paper. Discusses other concrete representations of one million and other large numbers. (MKR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Measurement, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedVandas, Steve – Science Scope, 1994
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Groundwater, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedVespy, Linda – Science Scope, 1996
Describes Newton's Apple, the PBS family science show that explores how biology, chemistry, physics, and other sciences are integral parts of everyday life and includes demonstrations, activities, and inquiry-based discussions that encourage students to discover science for themselves. Presents highlights of the show for the year and contact…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Educational Television, Inquiry, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedKuhn, Daryl – Science Scope, 1996
Describes an activity where students create element brochures to help them navigate the periodic table and sharpen their research skills. (JRH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Research Skills
Peer reviewedShowers, Dennis – Science Scope, 1996
Presents an activity on translating scientists' names that gives students an opportunity to learn the Cyrillic alphabet. Sequences science-related translations as a series of puzzles. (JRH)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Language, Middle Schools, Puzzles
Peer reviewedMisiti, Frank L., Jr. – Science Scope, 1996
Presents a lesson that uses the learning cycle to introduce the concept of classification and the use of dichotomous keys to identify plants and animals. Encourages students to become better observers and helps them gain confidence and experience in using simple classification keys. (JRH)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Classification, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedBurns, John E. – Science Scope, 1994
Using the movie Star Wars as inspiration, an activity is presented to introduce students to water's cohesiveness and how the surface tension of water can be disrupted. (MKR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Demonstrations (Science), Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
