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Direct linkMaltese, Adam – Science and Children, 2009
Earthquakes occur across the globe, and their efforts can be felt by people regardless of location. However, a moderate earthquake in Pakistan or Turkey may cause much greater damage than a stronger earthquake in Tokyo. It is imperative to help students understand why this disparity exists--often due to both natural and human influences. Students…
Descriptors: Seismology, Foreign Countries, Engineering, Grade 6
Peer reviewedSarow, Gina A. – Science and Children, 2001
Describes a sledding project for kindergarten students that engages them in designing, building, and testing miniature sleds. Uses a computer program to create blueprints and uses tools at a construction center in the classroom to build the sleds. Completed sleds were described by groups to the full class, then tested. Identifies connections…
Descriptors: Construction (Process), Design, Experiential Learning, Kindergarten Children
Peer reviewedHardy, Garry R.; Tolman, Marvin N. – Science and Children, 1996
Describes the construction of a simple launcher for plastic bottle rockets. (JRH)
Descriptors: Construction (Process), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Physics
Kraft, Susan; Poynor, Leslie – Science and Children, 2004
Recently one of the authors challenged her third-grade students to use their imagination and travel with her to Egypt. As they were exploring the Great Pyramid, she encouraged the students to speculate how ancient people could have built such a massive structure without the sophisticated machinery they have at our disposal today. This article…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Education, Teaching Methods, Grade 3
Peer reviewedSchmidt, Donald; Garganigo, Paul – Science and Children, 1975
Descriptors: Construction (Process), Educational Media, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedGallagher, Nicole – Science and Children, 1977
Told by a sixth-grade student, the article details the construction of a two meter tall paper mache model of a stegosaurus dinosaur. (CP)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Construction (Process), Elementary Education
Peer reviewedNeff, Dennis B. – Science and Children, 1977
A planetarium, star projector, and projector stand all which can be built for $30 are pictured. Classroom activities involving the materials are described. (CP)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Construction (Process), Educational Media, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedDeBruin, Jerome E. – Science and Children, 1977
Included are instructions and diagrams for building weather instruments (wind vane, Celsius temperature scale, and anemometer) from simple tools and Tri-Wall, a triple-thick corrugated cardboard. Ordering sources for Tri-Wall are listed. Additional weather instruments that can be constructed are suggested. (CS)
Descriptors: Construction (Process), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials
Martin, 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
Peer reviewedWhite, Cathie Baird – Science and Children, 1983
Suggests teaching a unit on use of tools and machines which are common around most households. Provides a list of tools with related activities, focusing on carpentry, electricity, and plumbing. Suggestions for including science principles involved, possible field experiences, and a list of resources are also provided. (JM)
Descriptors: Carpentry, Construction (Process), Electricity, Elementary School Science
