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McComas, William F. – Science Teacher, 2011
As a science teacher educator and former science teacher, the author has long known that the science fair should be part of his professional experience, but he had not given it much thought until recently. As he worked with his daughter's project, he became convinced that it is time to reconsider the range of activities one calls "science fairs."…
Descriptors: Science Fairs, Science Teachers, Science Education, Student Projects
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Fox, Michael W.; Ward, M. Andrea – Science Teacher, 1977
Experiments by secondary school students which inflict pain and suffering are described. NSTA policy regarding the use of live animals is presented. An argument for the use of animals in research is given along with a recommendation by the author that animal projects should show a reverence for life. (AJ)
Descriptors: Biology, Guidelines, Science Education, Science Experiments
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Hardy, Dana Carbone – Science Teacher, 2003
Features a checklist of structural questions for writing a laboratory report discussion. Presents a rationale for this method of helping students organize their thoughts. (DDR)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Activities, Science Experiments, Science Projects
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Ambruso, Mark D. – Science Teacher, 2003
Supports the use of a science experiment option in the high school curriculum to enhance student learning. Presents a science experiment rubric and connects the use of science projects with standards. (DDR)
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Science Curriculum, Science Experiments, Science Projects
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Kralina, Linda – Science Teacher, 1989
Describes a chemistry club project. Explains the three goals: to enhance hands-on science in elementary classrooms, to encourage females to enter the field of science, and to encourage high school students to consider teaching as a career choice. Provides an outline and examples of the characters and demonstrations. (RT)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary School Science, Science Careers, Science Clubs
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Hammock, Frank M. – Science Teacher, 1988
Shows how model rocketry can be included in physics curricula. Describes rocket construction, a rocket guide sheet, calculations and launch teams. Discusses the relationships of basic mechanics with rockets. (CW)
Descriptors: Computation, Instructional Materials, Mechanics (Physics), Physics
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Garrison, Steve – Science Teacher, 1992
Presents activities that utilize piezoelectric film to familiarize students with fundamental principles of electricity. Describes classroom projects involving chemical sensors, microbalances, microphones, switches, infrared sensors, and power generation. (MDH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Electricity, Electronic Equipment, Laboratory Equipment
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Sampson, Victor; Grooms, Jonathon; Walker, Joi – Science Teacher, 2009
Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) is an instructional model that enables science teachers to transform a traditional laboratory activity into a short integrated instructional unit. To illustrate how the ADI instructional model works, this article describes an ADI lesson developed for a 10th-grade chemistry class. This example lesson was designed to…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Communication Skills, Inquiry, Persuasive Discourse