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Those Amazing Inventions!
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Schafer, Melanie – Science and Children, 2001
Lists the awardees from the Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program and relates the stories behind the inventions. (MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inventions, Science Fairs, Science Instruction
Scientific and Engineering Practices in K-12 Classrooms: Understanding "A Framework for K-12 Science Education"
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Bybee, Rodger W. – Science and Children, 2011
In this article, the author presents the science and engineering practices from the recently released "A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas" (NRC 2011). The author recognizes the changes implied by the new framework, and that a new generation of science education standards will present new…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Science Education, Educational Practices, Classroom Techniques
Crystals, Snowflakes, and Frost
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Lucas, Stephen B.; Rupprecht, Mary Kay – Science and Children, 1976
Described is a student project for collecting and preserving crystals, snowflakes, and frost. (SL)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Meteorology
Planning a Science Fair
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Ebert, Jim – Science and Children, 1976
Presented are views, on planning science fairs and science fair projects, of a fair coordinator, a science teacher, and students. Also included are 25 questions which might result in science fair projects. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Activities, Science Education
On the Case
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Cook, Michelle; Deaton, Cynthia – Science and Children, 2012
In recent years, a number of National Research Council reports have emphasized the need to improve science education and enhance science literacy for all students. In addition, the newly released "A Framework for K-12 Science Education" advocates engaging students in scientific practices and disciplinary core ideas. Children are not learning…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Education, Case Studies, Group Activities
The Rockshop.
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Quattropani, David J. – Science and Children, 1978
Students at King Philip Junior High School run a rockshop as an alternative to the traditional study hall and science club. (BB)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Geology, Junior High School Students
Good Idea!
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Bisard, Walter – Science and Children, 1988
Discusses how teachers turn an idea into a meaningful lesson. Suggests class brainstorming, using community resources, library searches, and further classroom activities. (YP)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Activities
Science Achievement is Above Expectations in Norman, Oklahoma
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Renner, John W.; Coulter, Vivian Jensen – Science and Children, 1976
Suggests that a possible explanation of why student achievement in science is higher than nationwide statistics rests in the combined systemwide philosophy of education combined with the implementation of science curricula K-8 which was compatible with the district philosphy. Data tables are presented. (EB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation