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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 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 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 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
Peer reviewedDemchik, Michael J. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents two activities designed to show students some interesting characteristics of weeds. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedSquires, Frances H. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents simple outdoor activities to show students some characteristics of grasses. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedSteinheimer, Margaret – Science Scope, 1994
Describes a project of creating an "Amazing but True!" bulletin board display. Students create miniposters of interesting scientific facts. (PR)
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedGrambo, Gregory – Science Scope, 1994
Describes making paper with simple materials. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Paper (Material)
Peer reviewedMa, Peggy R. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes making yogurt and extension activities for biology instruction. (PR)
Descriptors: Bacteria, Biology, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBoone, William John – Science Scope, 1993
Describes three activities to help students understand plate tectonics. (PR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Plate Tectonics
Peer reviewedDewey, Rebecca R. – Science Scope, 1993
Describes a one- to two-week project where students create a biographical scrapbook to document the life of a chosen scientist. When sources are not easily found, students are encouraged to use their imaginations to create birth certificates, news articles, letters, and interviews. (PR)
Descriptors: Biographies, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedSumrall, William J.; Wicker, Carrol A. – Science Scope, 1993
Describes types of sand and presents science activities using sand. (PR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedBrinks, Virgil L.; Brinks, Robyn L. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes how a teacher can give their students the challenge of designing and building model balloons or blimps. The project helps students learn the basics of balloon flight and what it really means to be "lighter than air." (PR)
Descriptors: Density (Matter), Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
