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After the Bell: Developing an Awareness of Pet Stewardship
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Farenga, Stephen J.; Ness, Daniel; Hutchinson, Michael – Science Scope, 2008
Given the commonness of pets in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia, among other countries, pet stewardship should be a natural topic of study for the integration of science, mathematics, and technology. Therefore, the term "stewardship" will be examined by applying observation and research to shape our…
Descriptors: Toxicology, Learning Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Foreign Countries
The Selborne Project: Understanding Natural History in Your Community.
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McElheny, Mike; And Others – Science Scope, 1997
Describes the Selborne Project, a curriculum program for middle schools which teaches that all studies have a cornerstone in everyday life. Trains teams of teachers to integrate a six-week study of a one-square-kilometer area around their school into their science curricula. Involves students investigating the environment with the support of the…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Environmental Education, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
Getting the Point through Poetry.
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Liftig, Inez Fugate – Science Scope, 1993
Describes combining poetry with science education, to help improve students' summarizing skills. Describes different types of poems (acrostics, zigzag, formula, haiku, syntu, diamonte, and found) and explains how they can be used in science learning. (PR)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
A Soviet Approach: Integrated Science.
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Isayev, Dmitry A. – Science Scope, 1993
Describes the Russian approach to integrated science education and discusses new ideas that Russians are working on. (PR)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
A Soviet Approach: Literary Physics.
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Tikhomirova, Svetlana – Science Scope, 1993
Describes a Russian approach of using literature to make physics instruction more interesting and attractive to students. (PR)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Herbal Medicine Along the Trail of Tears.
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Mills, Melinda B. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes an assignment that allows students to explore the life of the Cherokee Indians during a tragic period in history when the U.S. Government removed the Cherokees from their ancestral homeland. Students demonstrate learning by creating skits that incorporate Cherokee history, culture, and herbal remedies. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, American Indian History, Botany, Drama
Integrating Aerospace.
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DelForge, Clarence; And Others – Science Scope, 1993
Uses space explorations to integrate learning activities in science, language arts, math, social studies, art, foreign language, and physical education. (PR)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Astronomy, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach
Jurassic Park: Adventure in Learning.
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Shams, Marcia; Boteler, Trina – Science Scope, 1993
Describes using the movie "Jurassic Park" as a foundation for a middle school interdisciplinary unit involving science, math, language arts, history, and geography. Suggested books and activities are presented. (PR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Biology, Dinosaurs, DNA
A Skunk Is in the Sky (or Is It a Plow?).
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Lebofsky, Nancy R. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes Project ARTIST (Astronomy-Related Teacher Inservice Training). Using hands-on science experiences, an integrated curriculum, and translated materials, teachers can make space science accessible and interesting to elementary and middle school children. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Art, Astronomy, Bilingual Instructional Materials