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Eldridge, Daniel S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
There is an increasing focus across all educational sectors to ensure that learning objectives are aligned with learning activities and assessments. An attractive approach previously published is that of curriculum alignment projects. This paper discusses the use of the fun and famous "Elephant's Toothpaste" experiment as a customizable…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Alignment (Education), Science Projects, Learning Activities
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Buelin-Biesecker, Jennifer – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2014
The average American produces around 1,600 pounds of garbage every year, and it is estimated that 50 percent of that waste is material that could be composted (Clean Air Council, 2012). Instead, most is sent to landfills and incinerators. In technology and engineering education, a great deal of time is spent in talking, teaching, and thinking…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Technology Education, Engineering Technology, Classroom Environment
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McComas, William F. – Science Teacher, 2011
As a science teacher educator and former science teacher, the author has long known that the science fair should be part of his professional experience, but he had not given it much thought until recently. As he worked with his daughter's project, he became convinced that it is time to reconsider the range of activities one calls "science fairs."…
Descriptors: Science Fairs, Science Teachers, Science Education, Student Projects
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Smith, Karianne; Hughes, William – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2013
In the fall of 2011, Park Forest Middle School (PFMS) students approached the STEM faculty with numerous questions regarding the popular television show Myth Busters, which detailed Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, and inventor, Archimedes. Two episodes featured attempts to test historical accounts that Archimedes developed a death ray…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Science Course Improvement Projects, Student Projects, Scientific Concepts
Tant, Carl – 1992
A proliferation of new government regulations and other events in recent years has made it more and more difficult to teach science and engage in science activities. Rapid advances in biotechnology have made it difficult for both students and teachers to stay abreast of current events. These difficulties along with others have turned some teachers…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, High Schools, Science Education, Science Experiments
Shaw, Loretta, Comp. – Library of Congress, 2006
Space science, or the space sciences, are fields of science that are concerned with the study or utilization of outer space. There are several major fields of space science including astronomy, exobiology, space transport, and space exploration and colonization. In addition, space sciences impact or are related to many other fields, from the…
Descriptors: Science Projects, Space Exploration, Space Sciences, Science Experiments
Holley, Dennis – 1994
Animals Alive! is designed to help teachers develop an inquiry-oriented program for studying the animal kingdom in which, whenever possible, live animals are collected locally, studied, observed, and then released completely unharmed back into their natural habitats. By careful selection and modification of the chapter questions, activities, and…
Descriptors: Animals, Biological Sciences, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education
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Devonald, V. G. – Journal of Biological Education, 1986
Methods of investigating plant root growth developed for research purposes can be adopted for student use. Investigations of the effect of water table level and of ethylene concentration are described, and techniques of measuring root growth are explained. (Author/ML)
Descriptors: Botany, Plant Growth, Science Education, Science Experiments
Tant, Carl – 1992
This book provides a short course in the mysteries of seed structure, function, and development. Chapter 1, "Backgrounds, Hints, And Tips For Teachers And Parents," provides a basis for working with the mid-years student. Chapater 2, "Where Do I Start? What Do I Do?" provides procedural tips for science research. Chapter 3,…
Descriptors: Botany, Demonstrations (Science), Electricity, Elementary Secondary Education
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Fort, Deborah C. – Science and Children, 1985
Success of the Murch Elementary School (Washington, DC) science fair is due to many factors which are applicable to other schools. Suggestions, ideas, and hints are given in this description of the school's program. Projects with an electrocardiogram, water weeds, and preserving ice are also discussed. (DH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Guidelines, Planning
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McNay, Margaret – Science and Children, 1985
For the sake of grade school entrants in particular, nonexperimental science fair projects should be encouraged and accepted for science fairs. Support for this approach is given along with several suggestions for projects. Guidelines for judging nonexperimental projects are also included. (DH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Guidelines, Science Activities
McCann, Wendy Sherman – 1999
This digest comments on various aspects of school science fairs. General expectations for science fair projects and participants are discussed, and tips for choosing a topic and completing a project are given. Organizational strategies for teachers charged with conducting science fairs are presented. Guidelines for parents in helping children with…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation, Resource Materials, Science Education
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Heady, Judith E. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
Describes problems with teaching embryology in the traditional manner. Presents a new approach where students prepare presentations, questions, and discussion topics. During laboratory periods, students conducted their own long-term research projects. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Course Descriptions, Embryology
Perry, Phyllis J. – 1995
This book is provided as a helpful tool in ensuring a successful and satisfying elementary school science fair. The book clarifies the roles of teachers, parents, and students and provides information about types of projects, practical tips, and possible topics for research. Included are short bibliographies, sample forms (which are teacher…
Descriptors: Administration, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Exhibits
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
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