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Schlenker, Richard M.; Blanke, Regina; Mecca, Peter – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2007
The authors used the 5E learning cycle (engage, explore, explain, extend, and evaluate) and a pulmonary carbon dioxide mystery to introduce eighth grade students to the study of chemistry. The activity engages students in measurement, data collection, data analysis, media and internet research, research design, and report writing as they search…
Descriptors: Research Design, Technical Writing, Chemistry, Learning Processes
Schlenker, Richard M. – 1995
The Pacific Region Junior Science and Humanities Symposium has operated for 14 years as a region of the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. In response to the trend among professional science and science education societies to include both formal research report presentations and informal poster presentations, the Pacific Region…
Descriptors: Conferences, Evaluation, Research Reports, Science Fairs
Schlenker, Richard M. – 2002
This document provides the administrative, management, and supervisory guidance necessary to successfully conduct and support grades 7-12 science symposia. It was developed as the operations manual for the Pacific Region Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (PJSHS) program for 2002-2003 which is an 10-month, precollege student research program…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Education, Science Instruction
Schlenker, Richard M. – 2003
This document reviews the Pacific Region Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (PJSHS) program for 2003-2004 which is a 10-month, precollege student research program held in Japan. The theme is AtmosphereThe Other Ocean. The program includes a one-week symposium of student delegates who have completed research projects in the sciences or have…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Education, Science Instruction
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Schlenker, Karl R.; Schlenker, Richard M. – Science Activities, 1998
Describes how high school biology students use the clam to study the bivalve body plan anatomy. Employs an open-ended investigation format that is rich with measurement opportunities including body mass, valve mass, and volume. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Hands on Science, High Schools, Inquiry
Schlenker, Richard M. – 2001
This publication provides administrative, management, supervisory guidance, and other information necessary for successful conduct and support of grades 7-12 science symposia. Originally the text was developed as the operations manual for the Pacific Region Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (PJSHS). It contains information necessary to…
Descriptors: Conferences, Dependents Schools, Proposal Writing, Research Proposals
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Schlenker, Richard M.; And Others – Science Activities, 1994
Explains the advantages of having students write research proposals before conducting experiments for science fairs. Describes what should be in the research proposal. (PR)
Descriptors: High Schools, Learning Activities, Research Proposals, Science Activities
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Schlenker, Richard M. – 1998
This document provides administrative, management, supervisory guidance, and other information necessary to successfully conduct and support science symposia for grades 7-12. This text was originally developed by the Pacific Region Junior Science and Humanities Symposium program for participating schools and school districts in the Department of…
Descriptors: Conferences, Dependents Schools, Foreign Countries, Research Papers (Students)
Schlenker, Richard M.; Perry, Constance M. – 1981
Guidelines are presented for oceanography students and others who conduct field investigations to assist them in writing research reports. The discussion not only focuses on report writing but also emphasizes data gathering and library research techniques. Topics include introduction to research reports, conducting field research, tools and aids…
Descriptors: College Science, Environmental Research, Field Studies, Guidelines