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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 reviewedPhysics Teacher, 1980
Presents a demonstration of wave behavior, and experiments of (1) the determination of the mechanical equivalent of heat, and (2) a "discovery" investigation based on the maximum-span staircase. (CS)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Demonstrations (Educational), Heat, Physics
Peer reviewedChristman, Robert – Journal of Geological Education, 1984
Describes 12 video films constituting the "What About" series of the Skills Essential to Learning project. Films begin with an introductory sequence showing a teenager using a particular science skill and concludes with a longer sequence showing a scientist using the same skill. Programs last 15 minutes and follow an identical format. (BC)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Instructional Films, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
