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The Science of Solubility: Using Reverse Engineering to Brew a Perfect Cup of Coffee
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West, Andrew B.; Sickel, Aaron J.; Cribbs, Jennifer D. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2015
The Next Generation Science Standards call for the integration of science and engineering. Often, the introduction of engineering activities occurs after instruction in the science content. That is, engineering is used as a way for students to elaborate on science ideas that have already been explored. However, using only this sequence of…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Engineering, Learning Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach
The Heat Is On! Using Particle Models to Change Students' Conceptions of Heat and Temperature
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Hitt, Austin Manning; Townsend, J. Scott – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2015
Elementary, middle-level, and high school science teachers commonly find their students have misconceptions about heat and temperature. Unfortunately, student misconceptions are difficult to modify or change and can prevent students from learning the accurate scientific explanation. In order to improve our students' understanding of heat and…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Misconceptions, Heat
Will Global Warming Cause a Rise in Sea Level? A Simple Activity about the States of Water
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Oguz, Ayse – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2009
In this activity, a possible problem related to global warming is clarified by the principle of states of water. The activity consists of an experiment that includes three scientific principles: Archimedes' Principle, the Law of Conservation of Matter, and the fluidity of liquids. The experiment helps students raise questions and open new horizons…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Climate, Water, Science Experiments
Simulated Sampling of Estuary Plankton
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Fortner, Rosanne W.; Jenkins, Deborah Bainer – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2009
To find out about the microscopic life in the valuable estuary environment, it is usually necessary to be near the water. This dry lab offers an alternative, using authentic data and a simulation of plankton sampling. From the types of organisms found in the sample, middle school students can infer relationships in the biological and physical…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Science Activities, Physical Environment, Middle Schools
Inquiry in the Life Sciences: The Plant-in-a-Jar as a Catalyst for Learning
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Thompson, Stephen L. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2007
In this article, the author presents and discusses activities that use a phenomena-first, guided inquiry approach to teach important concepts related to plant function, as well as the history and nature of scientific inquiry. These activities are intended for use with students in grades 3-8, as well as in elementary science methods courses. The…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Sciences, Misconceptions, Water
A Long Walk to The Water's Edge
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Fortner, Rosanne W. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2005
Middle school students examine data from the Great Lakes region, assess impact of climate changes, and relate climate and water processes in a concept map. After learning how lake water levels will likely decline, they listen to a story about a grandparent revisiting the lakeshore with a grandchild. In the role of the grandparent and then of the…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Science Instruction, Concept Mapping, Science Activities