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Bisbee, Gregory D.; Kaiser, Cheryl A. – American Biology Teacher, 1997
Describes an activity that integrates biology and physics concepts by experimenting with the seed dispersal of common milkweed or similar wind-dispersed seeds. Student teams collect seeds and measure several parameters, review principles of trajectory motion, perform experiments, and graph data. Students examine the ideas of…
Descriptors: Biology, Cooperative Learning, Group Activities, Hands on Science
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Wulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1990
Reviewed are six computer software packages including "Lunar Greenhouse,""Dyno-Quest,""How Weather Works,""Animal Trackers,""Personal Science Laboratory," and "The Skeletal and Muscular Systems." Availability, functional, and hardware requirements are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Animals, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews
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Brothers, Timothy S. – Journal of Geography, 1991
Uses the U.S. General Land Office Survey as a source of data for reconstruction of local presettlement vegetation patterns in the United States. Data serve as a basis for an introductory biogeography course at Indiana University, Indianapolis. Includes field exercises, questions, and tables of frequency of witness-trees records. (NL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, College Curriculum, Course Content, Field Instruction
Clearing, 1991
Presented are 38 environmental education activities for grades K-12. Topics include seed dispersal, food chains, plant identification, sizes and shapes, trees, common names, air pollution, recycling, temperature, litter, water conservation, photography, insects, urban areas, diversity, natural cycles, rain, erosion, phosphates, human population,…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Elementary School Science
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McKee, Judith – Science and Children, 1991
Presents a hands-on, exploratory science unit to study the biodiversity of the African tropical rain forest. Students study the vegetation, animal population, and human habitants of the forest. (MDH)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Biodiversity, Discovery Learning, Ecology
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Fritz, Susan M.; Ward, Sarah M.; Byrne, Pat F.; Namuth, Deana M.; Egger, Valerie A. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 2004
Consumer acceptance or rejection of biotechnology is often shaped by information prepared by communicators with varying levels of scientific knowledge, awareness, and acceptance. This study compared the prior, post-workshop, and sustained (1 year) biotechnology awareness, acceptance, and attitudes of professionals who communicate biotechnology to…
Descriptors: Scientists, Entomology, Health Personnel, Genetics
Manitoba Dept. of Education and Training, Winnipeg. – 1991
This guide is one of a set of 10 science guides, each covering a separate grade in Manitoba, together covering kindergarten through grade 9. The guides have been designed to provide a framework for building scientific concepts and developing the learning of process skills. They replace an earlier set of guides dated 1979. Each guide is essentially…
Descriptors: Aviation Education, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Guides, Energy
Reames, Spencer E., Comp. – 1993
Because of the daily impact of biotechnology, it is important that students have some knowledge and experience with biotechnology in order to enable them to deal with the issues that arise as a result of its implementation. The purpose of this workbook is to assist in the efforts to expose students to the concepts of biotechnology through hands-on…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Cytology
Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 1995
Describes a learning activity that is part of a curriculum developed for Indian students by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. The activity involves the proper protocol for picking mint, and includes objectives, background information, rules for gathering plants, materials required, evaluation, and additional learning activities. (LP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, Canada Natives
Illinois Univ., Urbana. Office of Agricultural Communications and Education. – 1989
This curriculum guide contains five units with relevant problem areas for horticulture. These problem areas have been selected as suggested areas of study to be included in a core curriculum for secondary students enrolled in an agricultural education program. Each problem area includes some or all of the following components: related problem…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Behavioral Objectives, Botany, Business Administration
Rodekohr, Sherie; Waeckerle, Debi – 1990
This instructor guide and the corresponding student reference contain 12 units, which cover the following topics: (1) opportunities in the landscaping and turfgrass industries; (2) how plants grow; (3) plant identification; (4) hand and power tools (identification and maintenance); (5) pesticides; (6) installation and maintenance of trees and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education
McKisson, Micki; MacRae-Campbell, Linda – 1990
Both humanity and nature have suffered greatly from human insensitivity. Not only are the natural resources of the earth being depleted and its air, land and water polluted, the financial resources of humanity are being wasted on destructive expenditures. The "Our Only Earth" series is an integrated science, language arts, and social…
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Forestry
Wesson, Ada Crosby; Williams, Michelle; Barnes, Johnny; Boleware, Reaner; Hilton, Barbara; Littman, John; Smith, Bernice; Ward, Charles; Wares, Melvin; Williams, Joyce – 1997
Promoting ACademic Excellence in Mathematics and Science for Workers of the 21st Century (PACE) was a consortium project made up of Indiana University Northwest, the Gary Community Schools, and the Merrillville Community Schools. The focus of this project was to prepare teachers and curricula for Tech Prep mathematics and science courses for the…
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Classification, Conservation (Environment)
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Wulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1990
Reviewed are six software packages for Apple and/or IBM computers. Included are "Autograph,""The New Game Show,""Science Probe-Earth Science,""Pollution Patrol,""Investigating Plant Growth," and "AIDS: The Investigation." Discussed are the grade level, function, availability, cost, and hardware requirements of each. (CW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Earth Science
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Fredrich, Barbara E. – Journal of Geography, 1991
Uses ethnic recipes to analyze new and old world post-Columbian exchange of domesticated plants and animals in an introductory cultural geography course. Describes student research projects and includes tables of domesticated plants and animals by region and use. Also provides two student sample recipes with lists of ingredient origins. (NL)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Course Content, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Exchange
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