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Peer reviewedRop, Charles J.; Rop, Sheri K. – Science Activities, 2001
Explains the importance of using well-chosen trade books for stimulating student interest and motivation in the natural world. Discusses how to assess and select trade books. Lists selected trade books on the life cycles of plants. (YDS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Inquiry, Science Education
Peer reviewedHarrell, Pamela Esprivalo; Morton, Andrea – Science Activities, 2002
Uses characters from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" to teach about human pedigrees and presents an activity demonstrating how traits are passed to offspring. (YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Genetics
Peer reviewedJennings, Gretchen; Craig, Michelle L. – Science Activities, 1997
Describes an exhibition-based activity set that teaches important psychological processes such as attention (Interference), communication (Pattern Talk), and cooperation versus competition (Do Nice Guys Finish Last?). Activities follow the scientific method, and teachers can observe varying levels of skill and cognitive development in students of…
Descriptors: Behavior, Evaluation Methods, Exhibits, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedOwens, Katharine D.; Sanders, Richard L. – Science Activities, 1998
Presents an unconventional assessment in the form of a card game for use in evaluating student understanding of severe weather-related concepts. Discusses the theory behind using educational games for instruction and assessment. (DDR)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Educational Resources, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedScience Activities, 1995
Presents a Project WET water education activity. Students use a Water Log (journal or portfolio) to write or illustrate their observations, feelings, and actions related to water. The log serves as an assessment tool to monitor changes over time in knowledge of and attitudes toward the water. (LZ)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Materials
