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Peer reviewedJaus, Harold H. – Science Activities, 1990
The importance of using effective communication and writing skills in science is discussed. Outlets for student essays are presented. Writing about hands-on experiences in the science classroom can improve science vocabulary as well as comprehension and critical thinking. (KR)
Descriptors: Communications, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedFortner, Rosanne W. – Science Activities, 1990
The subjects of reading and writing as they relate to various science topics and literary forms are discussed. Writing activities in which teachers can incorporate both language arts and science into the curriculum space and time requirement of one are described. Three forms of poetry are described. (KR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedRitter, Mark – Science Activities, 1992
Describes an activity in which students receive individual questions (i.e., What is a sparkler made of and what makes it sparkle?) to answers from their "Aunt Gladys." Students must research the everyday question, discover the answer, and then translate the answer into the common language of the masses. (PR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, High Schools, Information Seeking, Learning Activities
