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Peer reviewedBaize, Debra H.; Matthews, Catherine E. – Science Activities, 1999
Presents several activities designed to teach students about the characteristics, classification, life cycle, and uses of the luffa (gourd). (WRM)
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, Classification, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBrown, Thomas J., Jr. – Science Activities, 1999
Presents pencil-and-paper and laboratory activities to be used as part of a high school-level biotechnology unit. (WRM)
Descriptors: Biology, Biomedical Equipment, Biotechnology, DNA
Peer reviewedDoyle, James J. – Science Activities, 1988
Describes four court cases involving confrontation between the theory of evolution and the theory of creation: the Scopes trial, the Seagraves trial, Arkansas Act 590, and the Louisiana law. Provides 64 references on the issue. (YP)
Descriptors: Biology, Court Litigation, Creationism, Evolution
Peer reviewedGlime, Janice M.; Li, Yenhung – Science Activities, 1998
States that the ecological role of Sphagnum species in peatlands is enormous. Presents a cation exchange experiment and background information on the characteristics and economic importance of Sphagnum. Contains 42 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedKelly, Janet – Science Activities, 1998
Presents an activity designed to stimulate student interest and facilitate the study of microorganisms. Focuses on an epidemic situation in which students play the role of epidemiologists. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Epidemiology
Peer reviewedBishop, Mary Ellen; Barrow, Lloyd H. – Science Activities, 1998
Describes activities from workshops with teachers on science-education standards that focus on content standards related to earth and space sciences. Activities include observing changing shadows and shadows at morning, noon, and at night. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
