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White, Larry – 1995
This book contains simple experiments and projects through which students can learn about water and its properties. Some of the topics discussed include acid rain, dehydration, distillation, electrons, tidal waves, and the water cycle. Experiments include: finding out about the amount of water in the body; why there is water in the body; how to…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Science Activities, Science Experiments
Carlsen, William S.; Trautmann, Nancy M. – National Science Teachers Association (NJ3), 2004
Whether you're a stream studies novice or a veteran aquatic monitor, "Watershed Dynamics" gives you abundant practical resources to extend your students' investigations into local water quality and land-use issues. This two-part set is ideal for teaching biological and ecological concepts and research techniques. It also shows how the interplay…
Descriptors: Water, Earth Science, Water Quality, Land Use
Stansbury, Ed – 1999
This booklet introduces guidelines for teachers at any grade level to set up and maintain a simple aquarium and through it introduce simple biological ideas to their students. Natural and cost-saving aquarium-running strategies are discussed and common, hardy fish and plant choices are described. Many demonstrations and experiments are included on…
Descriptors: Aquariums, Biology, Botany, Ecology
Sheehan, Kathryn; Waidner, Mary – 1991
This book is a collection of activities, stories, ideas, and games designed to help adults and young children develop a shared awareness of their environment. The material is presented in eight chapters. Activities and stories are interwoven throughout each chapter to provide a holistic view of the topic covered. The end of each chapter contains…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Cultural Activities, Decision Making
Carlsen, William S.; Trautmann, Nancy M. – National Science Teachers Association (NJ3), 2004
Whether you're a stream studies novice or a veteran aquatic monitor, "Watershed Dynamics" gives you abundant practical resources to extend your students' investigations into local water quality and land-use issues. This two-part set is ideal for teaching biological and ecological concepts and research techniques. It also shows how the interplay…
Descriptors: Student Research, Public Policy, Investigations, Ecology
Jones, Alan V. – 1983
This book consists of science activities for 11- to 16-year-old children who have physical disabilities. Part 1 presents information for teachers, parents, curriculum planners, and others who are interested in incorporating some science into the curriculum of the handicapped child. It outlines reasons for doing science, gives a suggested concept…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Electricity, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education