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Direct linkLowe, Greg W.; Ayars, Eric – Physics Teacher, 2010
In the western half of the United States, fire bombers are not an uncommon sight. During the "fire season," which can extend from June through November, these specially modified aircraft are used to drop fire retardant chemicals or water on wildfires. It can be an entertaining and instructive classroom exercise to use pictures of these…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Activities, Computation, Physics
Leyden, Michael B. – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Describes an activity for computing the volume of water in a blanket of snow, focusing on measuring and controlling variables, and then using critical thinking skills to analyze data. (HTH)
Descriptors: Computation, Data Analysis, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Mann, Robert – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2004
This article provides the readers with a hands-on activity that incorporates measuring skills and Process Standards while investigating a linear function that is easily generated in any classroom. (Contains 6 figures.)
Descriptors: Science Activities, Hands on Science, Measurement Techniques, Mathematics Skills
