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Peer reviewedPoggensee, Mark E. – Science Scope, 1996
Presents a fun-filled activity in which students create the perfect Kool-Aid recipe. Incorporates chemistry, cooperative group skills, experimentation, and recording of results. (JRH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedRunyan, Tom; Gertz, Susan – Science Scope, 1993
Describes a unit of hands-on activities on the corrosion of iron and steel. The unit uses the learning cycle and the science/technology/society approach. Three activities are presented. (PR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedPuls, Dan; O'Brien, Pamela – Science Scope, 1994
Provides a behind the scenes account of what goes on day-to-day at a zoo. Describes activities that allow students to explore the positive and negative aspects of issues that are raised regarding zoos. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Biology, Cooperative Learning, Ethics, Group Activities
Peer reviewedOssont, Dave – Science Scope, 1993
Provides advice about using cooperative learning in science instruction. Advice pertains to setting up groups and strategies for group work. (PR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Group Dynamics, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedPeeler, Janet – Science Scope, 1993
Describes activities in which students learn that it takes teamwork, problem solving, and personal commitment to save the environment. (PR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedHinton, Nadine K. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents a series of lessons that use Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives to teach students the various levels of knowledge and how to form questions that address each level. (PR)
Descriptors: Inquiry, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedWinemiller, Jake; And Others – Science Scope, 1991
Describes an extra credit science project in which students compete to see who can build the most efficient water rocket out of a two-liter pop bottle. Provides instructions on how to build a demonstration rocket and launching pad. (MDH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning, Force, Grade 8
Peer reviewedJones, Richard C. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents a project in which one science class, curious about large numbers, created one million marks on paper. Discusses other concrete representations of one million and other large numbers. (MKR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Measurement, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedNeal, John S. – Science Scope, 1994
Provides helpful tips regarding classroom use of computers in a cooperative-learning environment. Comments on student computer ratio, interdependence, individual accountability, heterogeneous grouping, shared responsibility, and good working relationships. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedRoth, Wolfe-Michael; Bowen, Michael – Science Scope, 1993
Describes the use of concept maps and Vee maps in science instruction. (PR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Science Education
Peer reviewedRillero, Peter; And Others – Science Scope, 1996
Describes the Write Now approach that allows teachers to transform the first few minutes of class into a powerful learning experience by helping students reflect on the previous day's lessons and encouraging them to construct their own knowledge of the concepts being studied. Discusses Quasar questions, reviewing responses, constructing…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Strategies, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedHerald, Christine D. – Science Scope, 1996
Describes activities for starting the school year that allow students to begin learning laboratory skills and also gives them a chance to meet and interact with classmates in a relaxed atmosphere. (JRH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedReynolds, Karen – Science Scope, 1994
Students should have some experience with science carried out over time periods of several months or an entire school year. Presents suggestions to help teachers start their own bank of ideas for long-term science activities. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedMartirano, Michael J. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own hot air balloons. Describes the educational benefits of the balloon building. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedGriffith, Earl F. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own miniature box kites. Describes the educational benefits of the kite building. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
