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Peer reviewedBrett, William J. – American Biology Teacher, 1989
Presents an exercise which was designed to help students read material and follow directions more appropriately when performing laboratory activities. Provides a list of materials, instructions, comments, vocabulary words, and a diagrammatical sketch of an insect. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, Experiential Learning, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedHounshell, Paul B. – Science Teacher, 1989
Addresses whether or not science laboratory activities should become a thing of the past. Discusses the impact of the curriculum reforms of the 1960s and 1970s, physical restraints which cause teacher overload, rationale, and objectives of laboratory work. (RT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Laboratories, Laboratory Experiments
Peer reviewedMacKenzie, I. Scott – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Explores the application of the microcomputer as an adjunct to laboratory experiments within the science curriculum. Identifies needs and critical competitors that may affect implementation. Indicates problems along with suggestions for improving the effectiveness of this method. (RT)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science
