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Levin, Ilya, Ed.; Tsybulsky, Dina, Ed. – IGI Global, 2017
In the digital age, the integration of technology has become a ubiquitous aspect of modern society. These advancements have significantly enhanced the field of education, allowing students to receive a better learning experience. "Digital Tools and Solutions for Inquiry-Based STEM Learning" is a comprehensive source of scholarly material…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, STEM Education, Technology Integration
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Marroum, Renata-Maria – Science Teacher, 1996
Discusses the properties and classification of liquid crystals. Presents a simple experiment that illustrates the structure of liquid crystals and the differences between the various phases liquid crystals can assume. (JRH)
Descriptors: Inquiry, Optics, Science Activities, Scientific Concepts
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Collins, Robert; Simpson, Frances – Primary Science Review, 2007
In this article, the authors explore the question, "Does the Moon spin?", and show how the question is investigated. They emphasise the importance of the process by which people work out what they know, by "learning from the inside out." They stress that those involved in science education have to challenge current conceptions and ideas, making…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Astronomy, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts
Liem, Tik L. – 1991
This supplement to the first and second editions of "Invitations to Science Inquiry" contains about 100 more discrepant events (occurrences or happenings which go against what we usually think likely) presented in the second edition plus 50 additional discrepant events. Discrepant events function by causing dissonance between what is…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry, Instructional Materials, Physical Sciences
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Fogle, Thomas A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Discusses the need for students to develop understanding of science by designing their own laboratory experiments. Lists examples of concepts that can be taught through student-designed biology experiments. Also gives suggestions and guidelines to ensure that laboratory time is manageable and productive. (DH)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Higher Education, Inquiry
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Lawson, Anton E. – American Biology Teacher, 1996
Presents activities that use the learning cycle to engage students in meaningful inquiries in the study of Mendelian genetics. Includes content-related background and teaching tips for each phase of the learning cycle. (JRH)
Descriptors: Biology, Genetics, Higher Education, Inquiry
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Leonard, William H. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Summarizes research on inquiry and investigative strategies for teaching laboratory science. Concludes that meaningful laboratory instruction is distinguished by: student engagement in science inquiry processes, student manipulation of experimental materials, and the experiential teaching of specific scientific concepts. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Research, Inquiry, Laboratory Procedures
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Nissani, M. – American Biology Teacher, 1996
Presents a guided discovery activity that uses fruit flies and can be implemented in introductory biology and nature of science classes to flesh out abstract lectures about life cycles, insect morphology, patterns and causes of animal behavior, and the nature of science. Discusses strengths and drawbacks and results of student evaluations of the…
Descriptors: Biology, Discovery Learning, Educational Change, Inquiry
National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC. Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable. – 1996
This resource guide is a source of current information for teachers, principals, administrators, science curriculum specialists, parents, and those involved in systemic reform of science education. These curriculum materials and other resources support inquiry-based science teaching that fosters an understanding of science concepts through…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Hands on Science
Matthews, Robert W.; And Others – 1996
This book of life science activities introduces a new experimental animal--the WOWBug, "Melittobia digitata"--that is commonly found in nature but has never before been used in the precollege classroom. It includes 20 activities and experiments for grades 5-12, that cover topics from basic orientation to ecological interactions, from physical…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Entomology, Inquiry
Berlin, Donna F., Ed.; White, Arthur L., Ed. – International Consortium for Research in Science and Mathematics Education (NJ3), 2011
The chapters in this book reflect the work of science and mathematics educators who have worked for many years at the international level. As members of the International Consortium for Research in Science and Mathematics Education, their work provides readers with issues, models, practices, and research results that have applicability and…
Descriptors: Science Education, Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Educational Innovation
Liem, Tik L. – 1992
This is the first book in a sequence of four volumes written and designed for parents of students of science, particularly for those at the lower and upper elementary and junior high or intermediate level, senior high students, college students preparing to teach science, and all those individuals who are interested in science and the application…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Inquiry
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Tatina, Robert – Science Teacher, 1993
Describes an inquiry lab that helps students discover the chemical nature of enzymes. (PR)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Enzymes, High Schools
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Glass, Lynn W. – Science Teacher, 1993
Asserts that science instruction should have students behaving as real scientists. Discusses benefits of high school science research programs for precocious youths. (PR)
Descriptors: Gifted, High Schools, Inquiry, Science Activities
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Roth, Wolff-Michael; Bowen, Michael – Science Scope, 1993
Describes the use of Vee maps in helping students understand scientific investigations. (PR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Inquiry, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
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