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Organized Curiosity: Problem-Solving Ideas for Older Juniors.

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Ward, Alan – Science Activities, 1988

Provided are 25 ideas for activities that can be used to stimulate problem-solving tasks. Discussed is a demonstration using a coin and a matchbox to teach inertia. (CW)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Physical Sciences

Huffin' and Puffin' Your Way through Science.

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Callison, Priscilla L.; Wright, Emmett L. – Science Activities, 1997

These activities focus on the unifying concept of faster-moving fluids lowering fluid pressure. Students are able to visualize and measure the dynamics of fluid pressure with the hands-on approach of these activities, which helps to develop conceptual understanding. Activities are organized to show many examples of the same concept to reveal…

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Fluid Mechanics, Hands on Science, Intermediate Grades