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Direct linkMartin, Stu; Sharp, Janet; Zachary, Loren – Science and Children, 2004
Most people think that engineering and mathematics go hand in hand. To many, being an engineer means manipulating equations and calculating measurements to design and build structures of all kinds. And they are right. Engineering does involve a great deal of mathematics. But, building structures to withstand certain environmental conditions or…
Descriptors: Engineering, Science Instruction, Mathematics Instruction, Experiments
Sharp, Janet; Hoiberg, Karen; Chumbley, Scott – Science and Children, 2003
This standard lesson on identifying salt and sugar crystals expands into an opportunity for students to develop their observation, questioning, and modeling skills. Although sugar and salt may look similar, students discovered that they looked very different under a magnifying glass and behaved differently when dissolved in water. In addition,…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Curriculum, Grade 5, Teaching Methods
