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Bilica, Kim; Flores, Margaret – Science Scope, 2009
Middle school students make great learning gains when they participate in lessons that invite them to practice their developing scientific reasoning skills; however, designing developmentally appropriate, clear, and structured lessons about scientific thinking and reasoning can be difficult. This challenge can be met through lessons that teach…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Middle School Students, Scientific Concepts, Science Process Skills
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Sitzman, Daniel L. – Science Scope, 2003
Presents lesson plans on bread making using a student-centered approach and process skills. Includes designing the experiment, investigation, and data collection. (YDS)
Descriptors: Biotechnology, DNA, Food, Lesson Plans
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Cowdin, Nancy – Science Scope, 2002
Describes a lesson plan on alien invasions to introduce students to the principles of genetics. Discusses the history of Gregor Mendel, dominant and recessive traits, offspring, and mutations. (YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Genetics, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts