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Antonelli, Jamie; Mahoney, Sean; Streich, Derek; Liebl, Michael – Science Teacher, 2001
Describes an ongoing project, the Cosmic Ray Observatory Project (CROP), being conducted by the University of Nebraska in partnership with several high schools. Each school group has installed cosmic ray detectors, and initial activities have included calibrating equipment, gathering preliminary data, and learning about cosmic ray showers. Aims to…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Light, Science Activities, Science Projects
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Reed, Kelynne E.; Stewart, Betty H.; Redshaw, Peggy A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2003
Describes a project using a multidisciplinary approach for the simultaneous integration of a theme into several disciplines in which participating students apply techniques they learned during the semester and report their findings with a poster presentation. (YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Higher Education, Inquiry
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Larsen, Jamie – Science Teacher, 1995
Descriptors: Biology, Documentaries, Microscopes, Multimedia Instruction
Scali, Nancy – Writing Notebook: Visions for Learning, 1992
Describes a kindergarten science project that incorporates writing, mathematics, science, art, and technology as students investigate the question: what is the largest living thing to hatch out of an egg? (SR)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Integrated Activities, Kindergarten, Primary Education
Charlton, Anthony – Science Probe, 1991
Describes how to set up an economical saltwater aquarium and where to obtain supplies and inhabitants. Discusses the characteristics of a saltwater aquarium, proper aquarium maintenance, the compatibility of diverse life forms, and the time scale necessary to develop and sustain a favorable natural environment. (nine references) (Author/JJK)
Descriptors: Aquariums, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Marine Biology
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Tracy, Julie; Glaser, Kathleen – Green Teacher, 1999
Describes an integrated nature-immersion program in which K-5 students meet all curriculum outcomes through investigating, monitoring, and restoring schoolground habitats and local ecosystems. (CCM)
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
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Cherif, Abour; Gialamas, Stefanos – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Introduces a semester-long project approach for science or mathematics nonmajor students and lists the objectives of the project. Lists criteria for student evaluation and provides examples of students' creative final projects. (Contains 18 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Creativity, Evaluation, Higher Education, Learning Processes
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Mulcahy, Anne – Education in Science, 1995
Discusses two Australian projects designed to encourage hands-on science: Family Science Project and the Education and Outreach Programmes from the National Science and Technology Center. (MKR)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Hands on Science
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Davies, Arthur; And Others – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1996
Describes a project that involves determining, by coulometry, the energy output of different types and makes of 1.5-volt AA cells as a function of EMF and time. Involves measuring the volume of hydrogen gas collected at the cathode from the reduction of hydrogen ions in aqueous sulfuric acid by a current produced by the discharge of an AA battery.…
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Electric Batteries, Foreign Countries
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Grimnes, Karin A. – American Biology Teacher, 1996
Describes a project that helps students integrate biological concepts using both creativity and higher-order problem-solving skills. Involves students playing the roles of junior scientists aboard a starship in orbit around a class M planet and using a description of habitats, seasonal details, and a surface map of prominent geographic features to…
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Creative Thinking, Higher Education
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Watts, Mike – International Journal of Science Education, 2001
Explores a semi-formal intervention in the public learning and understanding of science (PLUS) by involving school children and their family adults in project work in astronomy. Considers outcomes at three levels: general evaluative comments, gains for the family teams involved, and gains in the general public understanding of science. (Contains…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement, Parent Participation
Lefever, David; Levitt, Eve – Adults Learning (England), 2002
Describes adult science projects focused on gardening that demonstrate ways to work with adults who have various levels of prior science knowledge as well as adults with learning disabilities. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Foreign Countries, Learning Activities, Learning Disabilities
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Schafer, Melanie – Science and Children, 2001
Lists the awardees from the Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program and relates the stories behind the inventions. (MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inventions, Science Fairs, Science Instruction
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Sullivan, Kevin – School Arts: The Art Education Magazine for Teachers, 2004
Sciences fair season is a time when seasoned non-science teachers typically give up all hope of cramming any more knowledge into the heads of their students. It's just too much. However, non-science types might be missing out on a pretty good deal. The science department has got these kids in a pretty tight grip as far as the process and the…
Descriptors: Art Teachers, Science Fairs, Science Projects, Art Education
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Cavendish, Jill; Stopps, Bev; Ryan, Charly – Primary Science Review, 2006
Liberating and channelling the energy and enthusiasm of young children as they explore their world motivates teachers to reflect on their science-teaching practices. This was the claim the authors made at the start of an early-years science project funded by the Astra-Zeneca Science Teaching Trust. Their aims were to develop case studies of…
Descriptors: Science Projects, Student Motivation, Young Children, Teaching Methods
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