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| Science Scope | 4 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 4 |
| Journal Articles | 4 |
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Peer reviewedOdom, Louis – Science Scope, 1994
Presents a two-part activity which gives middle-level students concrete experiences with two different aspects of the concept of diffusion. (MKR)
Descriptors: Diffusion (Physics), Hands on Science, Junior High Schools, Lesson Plans
Peer reviewedGondree, Lillian L.; Tundo, Valerie – Science Scope, 1996
Describes an alternative assessment approach to measure the knowledge and skills of students at the end of a hands-on, process-, and concept-oriented science program. Four segments of the evaluation are: general knowledge, laboratory skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and teacher-specific assessments. Emphasizes retention of…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Evaluation, Hands on Science, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedEmery, Dave – Science Scope, 1996
Describes a lab involving a cloud formation activity that uses the constructivist learning model to get students more involved in creating the lab. Enables students to develop a greater understanding of the concepts involved and more interest in the lab's outcomes. (JRH)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Earth Science, Hands on Science, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedVega, Sharon – Science Scope, 1996
Presents an activity where students are gently guided through the stages of scientific investigation as they work on the problem of extracting salt from a simulated ore sample. (JRH)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Hands on Science, Investigations, Junior High Schools
