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| Science Activities | 8 |
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| Atwater, Mary M. | 1 |
| DiBiase, Warren J. | 1 |
| Gantert, Robert L. | 1 |
| Keller, J. David | 1 |
| Park, Do-Yong | 1 |
| Schlenker, Karl R. | 1 |
| Schlenker, Richard M. | 1 |
| Ward, Alan | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedDiBiase, Warren J. – Science Activities, 2001
Presents the activity of building a cotton-ball catapult collaboratively. Uses available spare parts and stimulates students to use their knowledge, skills, and past experiences. (YDS)
Descriptors: Inquiry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Experience, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedPark, Do-Yong – Science Activities, 1998
Presents an activity in which students address a problem that allows them to use satellite images and fishing charts to predict where and how to fish, realize the need for conversion data, and discuss how satellite images can be used to exploit wildlife. Contains 16 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, General Science, Hands on Science, Integrated Curriculum
Peer reviewedScience Activities, 1995
Presents a Project WET water education activity. Students analyze public values regarding water issues to help them evaluate approaches to managing water resources. Students recognize that people have different values, evaluate strengths and weaknesses of proposed solutions, and examine the purpose of diverse advocacy groups. (LZ)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedWard, 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
Peer reviewedSchlenker, Richard M.; Schlenker, Karl R. – Science Activities, 1997
Details an activity in which students are challenged to consider real-world problems. Students collect and organize data on two fish species, examine the data mathematically, draw conclusions about the organisms with which they work, and extrapolate the results to other environments. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Constructivism (Learning), Fishes, Hands on Science
Peer reviewedGantert, Robert L. – Science Activities, 1981
Presented are four activities which integrate mathematics and science activities involving problem-solving skills. Topics of activities include derivation of pi (3.14), determining the volume of a bell jar, estimation skills, supplementary exercises using geometric and metric system tables, general laboratory exercises, and supplemental problems.…
Descriptors: Geometry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedKeller, J. David – Science Activities, 1993
Presents a problem-solving activity in which students determine the effects on the water level in a pool when rocks are removed from a boat floating in the pool and placed into the water. Students discuss the problem, design an experiment to test solutions, conduct the experiment, and draw conclusions. (MDH)
Descriptors: Debate, Density (Matter), Problem Solving, Science Activities
Peer reviewedAtwater, Mary M. – Science Activities, 1990
Summarized are uses of microcomputers. Included is a review of word processing, problem solving, microcomputer based laboratory, and database programs. Microcomputer networks and telecommunications are also discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Information Networks
