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Peer reviewedKnapp, John, II – Science and Children, 1975
Presents comments on problems voiced by teachers about conducting science fairs with middle school children, also cites some advantages of science fairs. A list of simple experiments is offered that are considered within the interests and intellectual range of middle school children. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Extracurricular Activities, Intermediate Grades, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedLennox, John – Science and Children, 1996
Presents an activity that requires middle level students to use mathematics and measurement skills to estimate the mass of an extinct dinosaur using museum-quality models. (JRH)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades, Mathematics Skills, Measurement
Peer reviewedZimmerman, Jim – Science and Children, 1992
Students examine the concepts of electrical circuits and switches by building their own alarm systems. Students apply their understanding by creating recorder, window, pressure sensitive, and lunch box alarms. (MDH)
Descriptors: Electric Circuits, Electricity, Elementary School Science, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedFlick, Larry; Dejmal, Ked – Science and Children, 1989
An activity which combines problem solving with the history and science of hot air balloons is presented. Instructions for making and launching tissue-paper balloons are provided. The advantage of using manipulative materials with middle school students is discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedCronin, Linda L.; Padilla, Michael J. – Science and Children, 1984
Describes science activities related to endangered species designed to sensitize students to the process of extinction; learn of the human role in that process; and emphasize the importance of National Wildlife Week. Provides activities and games such as drift traps, webbing, making corrections, What animal am I?, and Noah's Ark. (JM)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Ecology, Educational Games
Peer reviewedKnight, Ruth – Science and Children, 1989
Described is a method which can be used to teach children how to study science. Included are suggestions for efficient use of the textbook, how to learn in the laboratory, hints for note-taking, how to ask questions, and how to study for tests. (CW)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Intermediate Grades, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedScience and Children, 1989
Described are six activities for elementary and middle school students designed to encourage them to think about careers in engineering. Instructions and materials are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Education, Career Exploration, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedKataoka, Joy; Patton, James R. – Science and Children, 1989
Described is an integrated investigation to study interdependence among ants. The instructional sequences and results of this activity are provided. A matrix is given which details the content covered in this investigation. (CW)
Descriptors: Animals, Biological Sciences, Ecology, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedScharff, Catherine E. – Science and Children, 1989
The harmful effects of smoking tobacco are discussed. Instructions, lists of materials, and discussion questions for three activities to investigate these effects are provided. A glossary of tobacco-use terms is given. (CW)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedSneider, Cary; And Others – Science and Children, 1992
Uses Columbus' journey to teach science concepts. Reports on a questionnaire for grade 4-8 students (n=279) designed to determine what basic information the students knew about Columbus' journey, peoples' beliefs about the earth at that time, what Columbus discovered, and the effect on Native Americans. Integrated science activities on the size…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary School Science, Integrated Activities, Integrated Curriculum
