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| Science Scope | 17 |
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| Bombaugh, Ruth | 1 |
| Brinks, Robyn L. | 1 |
| Brinks, Virgil L. | 1 |
| Chinouth, Susanna | 1 |
| Engelland, Holly | 1 |
| Evans, Gary | 1 |
| Evans, Susann | 1 |
| Griffith, Earl F. | 1 |
| Martin, Charles R. | 1 |
| Martirano, Michael J. | 1 |
| McHugh, Susan A. | 1 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 17 |
| Journal Articles | 17 |
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| Teachers | 17 |
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Peer reviewedMcHugh, Susan A. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents an introduction to a unit on the periodic table in which students are asked to assume the roles of the element families. (MKR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedScarnati, James T.; And Others – Science Scope, 1992
Describes a school activity in which junior high school students display science projects in a noncompetitive atmosphere in four categories: (1) group projects; (2) hands-on activities encouraging young children and parent participation; (3) research projects; and (4) scientific portrayals of figures, concepts, or events. (MDH)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Research Projects, School Activities, Science Activities
Peer reviewedReynolds, Karen – Science Scope, 1994
Students should have some experience with science carried out over time periods of several months or an entire school year. Presents suggestions to help teachers start their own bank of ideas for long-term science activities. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedMartirano, Michael J. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own hot air balloons. Describes the educational benefits of the balloon building. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedGriffith, Earl F. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own miniature box kites. Describes the educational benefits of the kite building. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedMartin, Charles R. – Science Scope, 1996
Describes an integrated unit on bluebirds that culminates in students building bluebird boxes and creating an informational pamphlet to raise public awareness of the bluebirds' plight. Enables students to become more involved in their community and the environment. (JRH)
Descriptors: Birds, Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Integrated Curriculum
Peer reviewedEvans, Gary – Science Scope, 1993
Describes a six-week project, in which students ground their own mirror, built a working telescope, and learned how and why it all works. (PR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Optics
Peer reviewedBrinks, Virgil L.; Brinks, Robyn L. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes how a teacher can give their students the challenge of designing and building model balloons or blimps. The project helps students learn the basics of balloon flight and what it really means to be "lighter than air." (PR)
Descriptors: Density (Matter), Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedRiss, Pam Helfers; Niccum, Edward C. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own syringe-powered rockets. Describes how the students can learn about variables that influence the stability of the rockets flight. (PR)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedEvans, Susann – Science Scope, 1994
Describes the preparation and importance of a project where junior high school students stenciled "No Dumping! Flows to the Bay!" on storm drains in the area of their school. (PR)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Field Trips, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBombaugh, Ruth – Science Scope, 1993
Describes combining the simple activity of collecting monthly student height measurements with the technology of using a computer spreadsheet for a year-long activity that teaches measurement and data manipulation. (PR)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Measurement
Peer reviewedScience Scope, 1994
Presents three articles that describe different ways of teaching the scientific method using cookies ("The One-Hour Science Fair"), cola ("Are All Medium Colas the Same Size"), and television ("Timing Televiewing"). (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedChinouth, Susanna – Science Scope, 1994
Presents inexpensive options for both student science fair projects and setting up display boards. (PR)
Descriptors: Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedSilver, Debbie – Science Scope, 1994
Presents an alternative to the competition fostered through traditional science fairs. The Science Expo is an all-day event meant to show students and the community that science is fascinating and fun. (PR)
Descriptors: Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities, Family Involvement, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedWolfe, Daniel – Science Scope, 1994
Presents an alternative to the traditional science fair. The Science Expo features students projects, science games, teacher demonstrations, and business and organizational exhibits. (PR)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities, Junior High Schools
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