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Direct linkDempsey, Chris; Bodzin, Alec; Anastasio, David; Sahagian, Dork; Cirucci, Lori – Science Scope, 2012
One of the most alarming impacts of projected climate change is a significant rise in sea level. Sea level has varied by hundreds of meters over geologic time, yet these changes have generally been slow paced, allowing ecosystems to adjust to changing land surface and marine habitats. Since the Industrial Revolution, anthropogenic emissions have…
Descriptors: Climate, Environmental Education, Geology, Science Instruction
Yoder, Holly – Science Scope, 2010
During Cave Week, more than 200 students explore a simulated cave environment and participate in cave-related activities. Active cavers from a local club bring in equipment and photos and speak about their caving experiences. As student groups explore the simulated cave, other groups participate in different activities where they can create bat…
Descriptors: Geology, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Secondary School Science
Moyer, Richard; Everett, Susan – Science Scope, 2009
You may not think of engineering and squirt guns in the same sentence. However, like many examples of engineering design, the squirt gun pump mechanism is uncomplicated, yet elegant, and very inexpensive to manufacture. The design is widely used because of its simplicity and low cost. With only a few moving parts, it is able to deliver a stream of…
Descriptors: Toys, Weapons, Engineering, Design
Farenga, Stephen J.; Ness, Daniel; Craven, John A. – Science Scope, 2008
The current drought conditions in the United States are correlated with inadequate infrastructure, a drop in the levels of the Great Lakes, desertification, and migration. Taken individually, none of these problems may seem alarming. However, in combination, freshwater shortages are a crisis in many areas of the United States. In order to develop…
Descriptors: Natural Resources, Science Instruction, Environmental Education, Water
Peer reviewedRivera, Deborah B.; Banbury, Mary M. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents methods and questions for discussion, activities, role plays, and assessment methods for helping students understand the importance of water conservation. (PR)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Discussion (Teaching Technique), Environmental Education, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedHampton, Elaine – Science Scope, 1993
Presents an exciting way to acquaint students with current methods to clean up oil spills. Students also have the freedom to create new clean-up methods as they think through the problem and experiment to find effective solutions. (PR)
Descriptors: Competition, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Fossil Fuels
Bodzin, Alec; Shive, Louise – Science Scope, 2004
Investigating local watersheds presents middle school students with authentic opportunities to engage in inquiry and address questions about their immediate environment. Investigation activities promote learning in an investigations interdisciplinary context as students explore relationships among chemical, biological, physical, geological, and…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Water Quality, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedSelnes, Marvin – Science Scope, 1993
Presents background information, science activities, and a color poster on the element chlorine. (PR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
