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Direct linkBlank, Lisa M.; Plautz, Mike; Almquist, Heather; Crews, Jeff; Estrada, Jen – Science Scope, 2012
"A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas" emphasizes that the practice of science is inherently a model-building activity focused on constructing explanations using evidence and reasoning (NRC 2012). Because building and refining is an iterative process, middle school students may view this practice…
Descriptors: Models, Elementary Secondary Education, Technology Uses in Education, Technology Integration
Peer reviewedSmith, Michael J.; Southard, John B. – Science Scope, 2001
Discusses the dynamic forces shaping our world as well as ideas for better student understanding of scientific theories. (YDS)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Geology, Plate Tectonics
Ford, Brent; Taylor, Melanie – Science Scope, 2006
Giant exploding volcanoes...asteroids crashing into Earth...continents floating across the oceans...massive pools of lava...violent earthquakes splitting continents--middle school students hold a variety of ideas about Earth, how it has changed over time, and what has caused these changes. Listening to students talk about how the world works is…
Descriptors: Familiarity, Plate Tectonics, Middle School Students, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedBoone, William John – Science Scope, 1993
Describes three activities to help students understand plate tectonics. (PR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Plate Tectonics
Peer reviewedBarker, Marianne – Science Scope, 2000
Describes a three-week activity unit on earthquakes that addresses the National Science Education Standards. Includes mantle convection, crust, plate tectonics, and faults concepts. (YDS)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Earth Science, Earthquakes, Hands on Science
Peer reviewedNelson, Cheryl – Science Scope, 1998
Describes a summer program for teachers in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in which teachers share in hands-on activities that demonstrate volcanic processes including volcanic hazards, plate tectonics, and earthquakes. (DDR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, General Science
