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Hainsworth, Mark – Primary Science, 2018
As well as providing a valuable and enjoyable experience for pupils, outdoor learning also enhances and contextualises learning in science by helping pupils understand science concepts. Teachers' lack of confidence in which aspects of the science curriculum they can actually teach outdoors deters them from venturing outside the classroom for…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Science Instruction, Science Curriculum, Scientific Concepts
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Langbeheim, Elon – Physics Education, 2015
Research has shown that project-based learning promotes student interest in science and improves understanding of scientific content. Fostering student motivation is particularly important in accelerated science and technology programmes for talented students, which are often demanding and time-consuming. Current texts provide little guidance on…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Principles, Junior High School Students, Physics
Ahearn, Sarah – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2011
The author felt comfortably settled in her career. She had been teaching middle school science for seven years. She attended cutting-edge classes in college, received a master's degree in educational technology, earned a license in administration, and had attended a variety of classes and professional development workshops. Looking back, she…
Descriptors: Science Projects, Middle Schools, Educational Technology, Science Instruction
Roseman, Jo Ellen; Koppal, Mary – Educational Leadership, 2015
When state leaders and national partners in the development of the Next Generation Science Standards met to consider implementation strategies, states and school districts wanted to know which materials were aligned to the new standards. The answer from the developers was short but not sweet: You won't find much now, and it's going to…
Descriptors: Alignment (Education), Science Education, Academic Standards, State Standards
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Colclough, Chris – Education in Science, 2012
St Michael's RC School aims to develop in its students an understanding of the importance of scientific knowledge through the delivery of a more diverse but appropriate scientific curriculum: a curriculum that is enriched and accessible to all students, regardless of ability; a curriculum that will encourage them to continue the study of both…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Foreign Countries, Science Achievement, Science Course Improvement Projects
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El Boudamoussi, Samira; Medir, Magda; Gilabert, Robert; Jimenez, Bonifacio – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 2006
The educational goals and objectives provide a reference for curriculum designers, teachers, and educators, and they are required for evaluation or accreditation processes. This article presents a systematic method to state the learning objectives and analyze the consistency of a secondary school science program developed in Spain. The method is…
Descriptors: Secondary School Science, Science Projects, Foreign Countries, Data Collection
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Fiero, Alan – Science Scope, 2012
"Science for all" is not just a theme that befits the democratic society. It also exemplifies the best methodology for teaching science to children at the middle school level. For many years, teachers have grappled with trying to determine what type of grouping would most benefit their students. This article presents a strategy that highlights why…
Descriptors: Heterogeneous Grouping, Middle Schools, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum
Darke, Katherine; Chu, Beatriz – Intercultural Development Research Association, 2004
By the time they reach school, boys and girls have had quite different out-of-school science experiences, and this disparity persists through high school. There are marked differences between male and female levels of participation in extracurricular science activities, with males participating more often in activities such as working on science…
Descriptors: Science Projects, Gender Differences, Intervention, Mathematics Curriculum
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Greatorex, D.; Lister, J. M. – School Science Review, 1980
Discusses some of the problems associated with the organization of a British chemistry course. Results that can be achieved in this Mode 3 O-Level chemistry course are also discussed. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Evaluation, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction
Reiss, Fred – NJEA Review, 1982
Students in two Camden County high schools planned and built a space shuttle project to send ants into space to examine the effects of weightlessness on a life colony. The experiments, tests, colony design, development of a computer-controlled environment, and production are described. (CM)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Science Curriculum, Science Experiments, Science Projects
Eisenkraft, Arthur – National Center for Engineering and Technology Education, 2011
Create a light and sound show to entertain friends. Design an improved safety device for a car. Develop a 2-3 minute voice-over for a sports clip explaining the physics involved in the sport. Modify the design of a roller coaster to meet the needs of a specific group of riders. Design an appliance package for a family limited by the power and…
Descriptors: Physics, Engineering, Science Curriculum, Secondary School Curriculum
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Diffily, Deborah – Young Children, 2003
Asserts that project-based learning offers a rich, child-centered approach that organizes and integrates curriculum. Describes a project to create a videotape about hurricanes, specifically illustrating: (1) reasons for projects; (2) student interest; (3) planning; (4) researching; (5) skills; (6) documentation; (7) video planning; (8) video…
Descriptors: Grade 1, Hurricanes, Integrated Curriculum, Research Projects
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Demchik, Michael – Physics Teacher, 1989
Described are several physics activities developed by a high school: research corner, exploring an invention, construction projects, archives report and archives update, short term research and design projects, essay contest, and special projects. (YP)
Descriptors: Course Content, Courses, Physics, Science Activities
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Demetrikopoulos, Melissa K.; Pecore, John; Rose, Jordan D.; Fobbs, Archibald J., Jr.; Johnson, John I.; Carruth, Laura L. – Science Scope, 2006
The brain is a truly fascinating structure! It controls the body and allows everyone to think, learn, speak, move, feel, remember, and experience emotions. Although the brain is a single organ, it is very complex and has several regions, each having a specific function. These functionally diverse regions work together to allow for coordination of…
Descriptors: Neurological Organization, Science Curriculum, Brain, Body Composition
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Downs, Nathan; Larsen, Kim; Parisi, Alfio; Schouten, Peter; Brennan, Chris – Teaching Science, 2012
A practical exercise for developing a simple cost-effective solar ultraviolet radiation dosimeter is presented for use by middle school science students. Specifically, this exercise investigates a series of experiments utilising the historical blue print reaction, combining ammonium iron citrate and potassium hexacyanoferrate to develop an…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Science Curriculum, Investigations
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