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Friedl, Alfred E. – Teacher, 1975
You can't see, smell or taste air - but here's an easy method for experimenting with it. (Editor)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Science Activities, Science Experiments, Scientific Concepts
Peer reviewedRockcastle, V. N. – Nature Study, 1985
Suggests that educated persons should be exposed to a body of conceptual knowledge which includes basic principles of the biological and physical sciences. Practical examples involving force, sound, light, waves, and density of water are cited. A lesson on animal tracks using principles of force and pressure is also described. (DH)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedCocanour, Barbara; Bruce, Alease S. – Science and Children, 1986
Offers suggestions for activities that demonstrate the principles of osmosis. Explains how decalcified chicken eggs can be used to give students practice with measurement, experimental procedures, and science principles. (ML)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities, Science Activities
Peer reviewedByrne, Francis X. – Physics Teacher, 1981
Describes a method for students to evaluate and experience a repetition of important physics concepts during regular lecture sessions. The major goal was to train students to focus attention on course materials. (SK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, College Science, Concept Formation, Higher Education
Summer, Gail L.; Giovannini, Kathleen – 1995
Using hands-on activities and the "Plan, Do, Review" approach, this physics curriculum for 3-year-old children is designed to develop an early interest in and enthusiasm for science and to excite children about learning in general. The curriculum is designed to be implemented biweekly in preschool or child care programs but may also be…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Hands on Science, Learning Activities, Physics
Summer, Gail L.; Giovannini, Kathleen – 1995
Using hands-on activities and the "Plan, Do, Review" approach, this physics curriculum for 4-year-olds is designed to develop an early interest in and enthusiasm for science and to excite children about learning in general. The curriculum is designed to be implemented biweekly in preschool or child care programs but may also be presented…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Hands on Science, Learning Activities, Learning Centers (Classroom)
Peer reviewedMarx, George; Toth, Esther – Impact of Science on Society, 1981
Models are used in everyday life and in school to predict and understand reality. In science classes, models should not be taught as absolute truths but used instead to promote reasoning. Exercises, strategies, and games are suggested to help students better learn about and use models. (DC)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Models
Davis, Judith A.; McDaniel, J. Goodlett – 1985
This set of six modules was designed for use primarily by health occupations teachers to help them teach and reinforce the basic science skills in their classes. Each module consists of an introductory page on which the teaching unit, training activities, unit objectives, and related competencies can be found. Most modules include worksheets to…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Anatomy, Behavioral Objectives, Competence
