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Gaides, Ed – Insights into Open Education, 1981
Presents two sets of astronomy activities for elementary students: (1) constructing scale models of the solar system which depict relative distances and diameters, and (2) demonstrating the effects of factors responsible for the seasons. (WB)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Climate, Earth Science, Elementary School Science
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Cecil, John R. – Journal of Geological Education, 1978
Describes a laboratory exercise using relief models, aerial photographs, topographic maps, and cone studies to determine depth and thickness of a concealed mineralized zone. (MA)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
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Exline, Joseph D. – Science Activities, 1977
Lists materials and procedures for constructing a model that demonstrates certain aspects of the Coriolis effect. Materials include an electric drill motor, voltage control, toy dart gun and darts, wood blocks of varying dimensions. Includes description of an experiment illustrating relationship between speed of rotation and amount of apparent…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Instructional Materials, Models, Physical Sciences
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Leyden, Michael B. – Journal of Geological Education, 1979
The concept of sloping bedrock strata is portrayed by simple construction of a cardboard model. By use of wires and graph paper, students simulate the drilling of wells and use standard mathematical operations to determine strike and dip of the model stratum. (RE)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environmental Education, Geology, Mathematics Education
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Voltmer, Rita K.; Paulson, Robert L. – Science Teacher, 1983
Instructions for constructing contour models from topographic maps are presented. Includes materials needed, sources of topographic maps, tips for drawing lines, and preparing the model using cardboard. Indicates that the model is a valuable instructional tool for turning topographic maps into "real" contours of land. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Cartography, Earth Science, Geology, Maps
McMurchie, S. J. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1975
Describes the five-step procedure in the construction of a landform model for the teaching of weathering and erosion on different geographical profiles. (GS)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Models
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Pinet, Paul Raymond – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
A teaching method in which students develop models of simple systems to learn critical thinking and scientific methodology is presented. Discussed are the stages of the development of a model and the possible outcomes of the use of model development for students. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Critical Thinking, Earth Science, Geology
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DiSpezio, Michael A. – Science and Children, 1991
Presented is a cooperative learning activity in which students assume different roles in an effort to produce a relief map of the ocean floor. Materials, procedures, definitions, student roles, and questions are discussed. A reproducible map for the activity is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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Banks, Dale A. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes an activity that allows students to develop their own animated models that depict the orbits of the earth and the moon. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Junior High Schools
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Hoekstra, Bud – Science Teacher, 1982
Materials needed and instructions for constructing a model (groundwater terrarium) to examine the water cycle and its effects are provided. Suggested activities and demonstrations are also provided. (SK)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environmental Education, Geology, Instructional Materials
Markle, Sandra – Instructor, 1983
Facts about the geological formation and modern functions of Niagara Falls are given in this article, the second in a series about natural wonders. Questions for class discussion, directions for making a model waterfall, possible writing topics, and resources for further information about waterfalls are included. (PP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Inquiry
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Leyden, Michael B. – Science Activities, 1981
Describes a simulation drilling core activity involving the use of a physical model from which students gather data and solve a three-point problem to determine the strike and dip of a buried stratum. Includes descriptions of model making, data plots, and additional problems involving strike and dip. (DS)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
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Trisler, Carmen E. – Science Activities, 1994
Uses models to illustrate the possible "migration route" of the sugar maple in response to predicted global climate change. Curriculum activities for students are provided that specifically address the sugar maple forests of the Great Lakes regions. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Climate Change, Earth Science, Ecology, Global Warming
Weisgarber, Sherry L.; Van Doren, Lisa; Hackathorn, Merrianne; Hannibal, Joseph T.; Hansgen, Richard – 1997
This publication is a collection of 13 hands-on activities that focus on earth science-related activities and involve students in learning about growing crystals, tectonics, fossils, rock and minerals, modeling Ohio geology, geologic time, determining true north, and constructing scale-models of the Earth-moon system. Each activity contains…
Descriptors: Classification, Concept Formation, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education
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Ankney, Paul – Science and Children, 1981
Provides instructions for the construction of a paper mache classroom planetarium and suggests several student activities using this planetarium model. Lists reasons why students have difficulties in transferring classroom instruction in astronomy to the night sky. (DS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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