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Peer reviewedReynolds, Karen – Science Scope, 1994
Many people in our society distinguish between girls and boys toys. A physical science toy collector shares her experience at a fast food restaurant when she was asked "Do you want a girl toy?" Her response was, "What's the difference?" (ZWH)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Sciences, Science 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 reviewedReynolds, Karen – Science Scope, 1993
The still video camera stores color images on a small, removable disk. Describes several classroom uses of this camera for science instruction. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Photographic Equipment, Photography
Peer reviewedKoker, Mark – Science Scope, 1993
Presents the results of a survey of members of the National Middle Level Science Teachers Association. Surveys were sent to a random sample of 175 members, of which 130 were returned. Results indicate these teachers were most concerned with the need to develop new teaching techniques. (PR)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Needs Assessment
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 reviewedEvans, Gary – Science Scope, 1993
Describes a six-week project, in which students ground their own mirror, built a working telescope, and learned how and why it all works. (PR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Optics
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 reviewedChahrour, Janet – Science Scope, 1994
Presents an activity using logic mystery stories that students solve by asking yes-or-no questions. Helps students discover the reasoning behind good questioning and provides for practice with instant feedback from the teacher. Includes sample stories. (MKR)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Junior High Schools, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving
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
