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Mesa, Jennifer – Science and Children, 2018
As an instructional framework, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can guide science teachers to purposefully apply evidence-based instructional practices to increase engagement and learning of students with disabilities (Israel, Ribuffo, and Smith 2014; Marino et al. 2014; Ok et al. 2016). This article describes how to use the Universal Design…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Access to Education, Barriers, Student Needs
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Ashbrook, Peggy – Science and Children, 2010
Children's work documents their thinking and the details they note as they learn more. Over time, by drawing, dictating, or writing about their observations, children can reveal and deepen their understanding of science concepts. Documenting work to further understanding and sharing information is part of the National Science Education Teaching…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Science Instruction, Writing Assignments, Observation
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Clidas, Jeanne – Science and Children, 2010
Students are using the tools of scientists when keeping a science notebook. They are also keeping track of their thinking and the changes to their original ideas. To bring students' existing ideas out for examination, the author implemented a "quick-write," which entails asking an open-ended question and having the students write all they know in…
Descriptors: Laboratories, Science Instruction, Writing Assignments, Cooperative Learning
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Marcoux, Mary F. – Science and Children, 1990
Described are activities using ants. Ant hunting, a list of books on the topic, information, and ant farming are included. The procedures for assembling and maintenance of an ant farm are presented. (KR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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Hoofman, Judy – Science and Children, 1994
Although many students complain that the research-and-write about a favorite scientist is boring, a sixth-grade teacher offers successful alternatives. Through creative writing and hands-on activities, this assignment is made meaningful and fun for students. Excerpts from completed projects and evaluation tips are presented throughout the article.…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
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Reif, Richard J.; Rauch, Kristin – Science and Children, 1994
Making books is a creative and enjoyable way to integrate science with other subjects, to extend learning, and to make science relevant to children's lives. Presents successful book-making techniques and procedures. (PR)
Descriptors: Books, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities
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Scarnati, James T. – Science and Children, 1993
Describes a contemporary adaptation of the "Footprint Puzzle," whigh was first developed in the 1960s for the Earth Science Curriculum Project. Students sequentially look at three frames of track drawings. For each frame, students first list observations and then make inferences about the observations. (PR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Inferences
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Srulowitz, Frances – Science and Children, 1992
Describes an activity to develop students' skills of observation and recordkeeping by studying the growth of a tree's leaves during the spring. Children monitor the growth of 11 tress over a 2-month period, draw pictures of the tree at different stages of growth, and write diaries of the tree's growth. (MDH)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Content Area Writing, Elementary Education, Freehand Drawing
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Scarnati, James T.; Weller, Cyril J. – Science and Children, 1992
Discusses the use of science process skills to help students think positively about writing assignments. Examines the four language arts skills of narration, description, explanation, and persuasion, as used in writing about hands-on science activities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry, Integrated Activities