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Thompson, Stephanie – Science Scope, 2011
This project incorporates technology and a historical emphasis on science drawn from ancient civilizations to promote a greater understanding of conceptual science. In the Apps for Ancient Civilizations project, students investigate an ancient culture to discover how people might have used science and math smartphone apps to make their lives…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction, History
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Robertson, Laura; Meyer, John R. – Science Scope, 2010
Differences in insect morphology and movement during singing provide a fascinating opportunity for students to investigate insects while learning about the characteristics of sound. In the activities described here, students use a free online computer software program to explore the songs of the major singing insects and experiment with making…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Entomology, Computer Uses in Education, Teaching Methods
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Miller, Leslie; Chang, Ching-I; Hoyt, Daniel – Science Scope, 2010
CSI: The Experience, a traveling museum exhibit and a companion web adventure, was created through a grant from the National Science Foundation as a potential model for informal learning. The website was designed to enrich and complement the exhibit by modeling the forensic process. Substantive science, real-world lab techniques, and higher-level…
Descriptors: Science Careers, Informal Education, Apprenticeships, Exhibits
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Clark, Karen – Science Scope, 2010
This set of lessons is designed to be carried out in all of the subject-area classes. Science lessons are expanded and taught in social studies, math, and language arts classes. This highlights the far-reaching impact that science has on other worldviews. To complete this objective, you and your team of teachers must work together using the…
Descriptors: Language Arts, Conservation (Environment), Individualized Instruction, Environmental Education
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Lucking, Robert A.; Christmann, Edwin P.; Whiting, Mervyn J. – Science Scope, 2008
"Mashup" is a new technology term used to describe a web application that combines data or technology from several different sources. You can apply this concept in your classroom by having students create their own mashup maps. Google Maps provides you with the simple tools, map databases, and online help you'll need to quickly master this…
Descriptors: Maps, Internet, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology
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Bodzin, Alec M.; Cirucci, Lori – Science Scope, 2009
Google Earth (GE) is proving to be a valuable tool in the science classroom for understanding the environment and making responsible environmental decisions (Bodzin 2008). GE provides learners with a dynamic mapping experience using a simple interface with a limited range of functions. This interface makes geospatial analysis accessible and…
Descriptors: Maps, Information Technology, Land Use, Planning
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Neal, 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
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Svec, Michael – Science Scope, 1996
Describes methods to access current earthquake information from the National Earthquake Information Center. Enables students to build genuine learning experiences using real data from earthquakes that have recently occurred. (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Earthquakes, Information Systems, Internet
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Reynolds, Karen – Science Scope, 1996
Outlines benefits of integrating optical instruments in computer-based instructional systems in a science classroom including budget, immediacy, pictorial records, and graphic enhancement. Presents examples of investigative activities involving optical instruments and images digitized for computer-based manipulation. (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Instrumentation
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Christmann, Edwin P. – Science Scope, 2005
Project 2061 suggests "technology provides the eyes and ears of science--and some of the muscle too. The electronic computer, for example, has led to substantial progress in the study of weather systems...." Obviously, now that teachers have access to a kaleidoscope of technological advancements, middle school science teachers can engage students…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Class Activities, Science Teachers, Middle Schools