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| Carter, Glenda | 1 |
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| Fleege, Pam | 1 |
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| Jones, M. Gail | 1 |
| Kanis, Ira B. | 1 |
| Suiter, Marilyn J. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedCarter, Glenda; Jones, M. Gail – Science Activities, 1994
Presents a series of investigations focusing on the biodegradable packing materials ("peanuts"), which provide a method for exploring science through experimentation. These activities can help fourth through sixth graders sharpen their critical thinking and science process skills. (PR)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities, Science Activities
Peer reviewedCrocker, Betty; Fleege, Pam – Science Activities, 1993
Presents activities designed to allow students with backgrounds in states of matter and measurement to have a very concrete hands-on, minds-on experience with both physical and chemical changes and to compare and contrast the end products of each type of change in a concrete way. (PR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Inferences, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedSuiter, Marilyn J. – Science Activities, 1991
Presents career exploration activities for middle school students to stimulate interest and provide information concerning career opportunities in the science field. The activities are cited as representative of an Earth systems education curriculum approach that includes career exploration as an important aspect of science education. (nine…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Choice, Classroom Techniques, Employment Opportunities
Peer reviewedScience Activities, 1987
Presents a hands-on activity to help primary, intermediate, and advanced students learn about and compare the general characteristics of reptiles and amphibians. Suggests "herp stations" to provide experiences. Details materials, background and procedures necessary for using this activity. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedWard, Alan – Science Activities, 1987
Suggests some of the basics and reasons for teaching balance. Explains how the concept of a cantilever can be used. Describes 25 activities for observing, testing and learning about balance. (CW)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedJax, Daniel W. – Science Activities, 1991
Provides a lesson plan with student worksheet for teaching the concept of geologic time to middle school students. The lesson is cited as representative of an Earth systems approach to science curriculum with emphasis on the age of the earth and the fact that its subsystems are constantly evolving. (MCO)
Descriptors: Change, Concept Teaching, Earth Science, Fundamental Concepts
Peer reviewedWard, Alan – Science Activities, 1990
Illustrated are five classroom projects about the relationship between weight and size in animals. Background information and procedures are provided. Ten extension activities are suggested. (CW)
Descriptors: Animals, Biological Sciences, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedKanis, Ira B. – Science Activities, 1988
Describes activities with star projection devices that include process skills such as observing, classifying, collecting and interpreting data, and producing a model. Provides background information, construction method, and two teaching examples. (YP)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Demonstrations (Educational), Earth Science, Elementary Education
