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Peer reviewedOrenstein, Lisa – Science Teacher, 1989
Explained is an interdisciplinary assignment in which students use scientific knowledge and apply it in a practical situation. Provided is background information and precautions regarding safety procedures. (RT)
Descriptors: Art, Art Activities, Chemistry, Experiential Learning
Mitchell, Richard J. – Science Probe, 1991
Reports on the results of an eighth grade student's experiments, conducted with a moving car, concerning the aerodynamics of a baseball in flight. Describes the peculiar diving ability of the split-fingered fastball, as well as the dancing and weaving effect of the knuckleball. (JJK)
Descriptors: Baseball, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Mechling, Kenneth R.; Kepler, Lynne E. – Instructor, 1991
Offers six suggestions to help elementary teachers create cross-curricular adventures in learning that begin with science. The article includes a chart on process skills across the curriculum, a list of resources, and suggested class activities. (SM)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedJohns, Alison Fuller – Science and Children, 1993
Describes how photographs of students' faces can be used to produce booklets, posters, and newsletters to enhance science class projects. (PR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedRapp, Carl Steven – Science Teacher, 1993
Provides instructions for building a radio telescope for less than $120. (PR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Class Activities, Earth Science, High Schools
Peer reviewedGowen, Lorraine F.; Marek, Edmund A. – Science Teacher, 1993
Science fairs can be used to advance a student's scientific knowledge, sharpen laboratory techniques, practice statistical analysis, and gain a better understanding of the process of science. This article describes an outline for developing a science fair that covers the objectives above and develops library and writing skills as well. (PR)
Descriptors: High Schools, Learning Activities, Science Activities, Science Education
Peer reviewedJester, Linda L. – Science and Children, 1992
Describes a science project in which students make models of polymers using polyvinyl alcohol solution. Students make T-shirts using polymer paint to remind them of their activities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science, Intermediate Grades
Students and Research: Practical Strategies for Science Classrooms and Competitions. Second Edition.
Cothron, Julia H.; And Others – 1993
This book was written to make it easier for classroom teachers to teach students the skills they need to successfully conduct, analyze, and report an experiment and to carry out independent research; it also presents strategies for holding successful science competitions. Part 1 contains field-tested teaching strategies for developing student…
Descriptors: College Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inquiry
Download full textLorson, Mark V. – 1993
Predicting weather conditions is a topic of interest for students who want to make plans for outside activities. This paper discusses the development of an inexpensive computer-interfaced classroom weather station using an Apple IIe computer that provides the viewer with up to the minute digital readings of inside and outside temperature,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, High Schools, Meteorology
Carter, Constance, Comp. – 1989
This publication aims to assist elementary and secondary school students and teachers in planning, preparing and executing projects in the space sciences. Sources in other areas of science and on science fairs themselves are listed in "Science Fair Projects" (LC Science Tracer Bullet 88-4). This compilation is not intended to be a comprehensive…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Reviews
Zimmet, Eva; Koethe, Rainer – 1986
In the 20 years since the inauguraion of "Jugend forscht" (Young Researchers) over 26,000 boys and girls have taken part in this annual Olympiad of young innovators. This brochure gives an insight into the diversity of themes dealt with by the "Jufos" (young researchers) and into their ability to achieve astonishing…
Descriptors: Competition, Foreign Countries, Program Descriptions, Science Activities
Rao, C. S., Ed. – 1985
Science should not be presented as a collection of facts; it must be presented as an active dynamic subject. It should be used to stimulate young minds and encourage questioning. This is a publication designed to meet the needs of science teachers for a day-to-day reference in science. It was intended for the use of Peace Corps volunteers and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Laboratory Equipment
Rao, C. S., Ed. – 1987
Science should not be presented as a collection of facts; it must be presented as an active dynamic subject. It should be used to stimulate young minds and encourage questioning. This is a publication designed to meet the needs of science teachers for a day-to-day reference in science. It was intended for the use of Peace Corps volunteers and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Laboratory Equipment
Rao, C. S., Ed. – 1987
Science should not be presented as a collection of facts; it must be presented as an active dynamic subject. It should be used to stimulate young minds and encourage questioning. This is a publication designed to meet the needs of science teachers for a day-to-day reference in science. It was intended for the use of Peace Corps volunteers and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Laboratory Equipment
Watt, Shirley, Ed.; And Others – 1988
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has assembled this collection of reprints to assist teachers in organizing a science fair, working with students and establishing equitable judging procedures. The NSTA position statement on science fairs is included. The 19 reprints in this volume are geared toward secondary school students and are…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities, Science Activities
