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How Much Have You "Bean" Eating?
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Yanez, Juan; Journell, Heather; Bergman, Daniel – Science and Children, 2012
With the world population recently surpassing seven billion people, it is critical for students to consider how such growth can lead to limited resources. Both the idea of diminishing resources and the magnitude of enormous numbers can be difficult for children (and many adults) to fully comprehend. For this particular lesson, the authors chose to…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Learning Processes, Grade 4, Grade 3
Methods and Strategies: Using Drawing Strategically
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Glynn, Shawn; Muth, K. Denise – Science and Children, 2008
Drawing activities in science can help students conceptualize and reflect on their experiences. In this article, the authors share their experiences incorporating drawing into science lessons for third- and fourth-grade students. While these examples pertain to life science lessons, drawing strategically is appropriate for any topic and is an…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Biological Sciences, Teaching Methods, Freehand Drawing
The Dirt on Worms.
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Edwards, Linda C.; Nabors, Martha L.; Camacho, Casey S. – Science and Children, 2002
Describes an activity on worms that investigates their anatomy and habitat and reactions to various environments. (Contains 12 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Animals, Biological Sciences, Elementary Education, Grade 3