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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 reviewedDemchik, Michael J. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents two activities designed to show students some interesting characteristics of weeds. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedSquires, Frances H. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents simple outdoor activities to show students some characteristics of grasses. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedCwik, Lawrence C. – Science Scope, 1993
Describes using tetrazolium chloride as a chemical test for seed germination. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedCarlson, Kenneth W. – Science Scope, 1994
Discusses and presents activities for learning about plant fossils. The first activity uses teacher-prepared "fossils" made from plaster of Paris. Students attempt to classify the plants. In the second activity, students observe actual plant fossils. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Paleontology
