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Eldridge, Daniel S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
There is an increasing focus across all educational sectors to ensure that learning objectives are aligned with learning activities and assessments. An attractive approach previously published is that of curriculum alignment projects. This paper discusses the use of the fun and famous "Elephant's Toothpaste" experiment as a customizable…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Alignment (Education), Science Projects, Learning Activities
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Wagler, Ron; Moseley, Christine – Science Scope, 2005
The Madagascar hissing cockroach (MHC) provides an excellent avenue to introduce students to the joys of inquiry-centered learning. MHC's are relatively tame, produce little odor, do not bite, and are easy to handle and breed. Because of these characteristics, they are ideal for classroom activities, science projects, and as pets. They also help…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Entomology, Class Activities, Science Projects
Flindt, Myron – Learning, 1985
Suggestions for developing creative and original science fairs include trying new categories, issuing a challenge, and involving the community. (DF)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Motivation Techniques
Lapport, Gabriele – Western European Education, 1990
Describes the organizational framework, didactic and methodological considerations, and the content of a four-day astronomy project in a secondary West German school. Presents information on the media used and related literature. Appended are the instruments of observation. (DB)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Foreign Countries, Learning Activities, Science Education
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Sumrall, William; Schillinger, Don – Science Scope, 2004
Science fairs offer students the opportunity to develop skills in inquiry, writing research proposals, working with peers, verifying results, and sharing experimental findings. However, the science fair itself does not necessarily translate into a student's attainment of such skills. Project quality and a student's successful achievement of good…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Class Activities, Transfer of Training, Science Education
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Zipko, Stephen J. – Science Activities, 1993
Describes a project by secondary-level students of constructing a rain forest in a 14-by-14-by-8 meter space in a shopping mall. (PR)
Descriptors: Botany, Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, High Schools
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Grambo, Greg – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1996
Suggestions are offered for a classroom project of planning and conducting an archaeological dig on or near school property. Principles of archaeological practice such as making drawings of the site and using a grid frame to record locations are explained. Also suggested is a simulation activity in which students pick imbedded "findings" out of…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Hands on Science
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Moore, G. Robert – Science and Children, 1994
Describes a long-term project, Moonwatch, which introduces the relationships between the earth, sun, and moon, highlighting the broad conceptual themes of patterns and change. (MKR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities
Brainard, Audrey – Instructor, 1991
This article offers quick, inexpensive activities for teaching concepts in three basic areas of the elementary science curriculum (air, sound, and light) with instructions for assembling more sophisticated laboratory tools (e.g., an electroscope and a balance scale). Hands-on science activities that use household items are described. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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Reynolds, 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
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Martirano, 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
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Griffith, 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
Haven, Kendall – 1998
This book presents 15 tales that bring the animal world into the classroom. The stories in this book are divided into two sections: stories from aquatic ecosystems (both fresh- and saltwater systems), and from terrestrial systems, including desert, meadow, woodland, mountain, Arctic tundra, savanna, pine forest, and jungle ecosystems. All predator…
Descriptors: Animals, Class Activities, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education
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Brinks, Virgil L.; Brinks, Robyn L. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes how a teacher can give their students the challenge of designing and building model balloons or blimps. The project helps students learn the basics of balloon flight and what it really means to be "lighter than air." (PR)
Descriptors: Density (Matter), Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
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Moody, John C. – Hoosier Science Teacher, 1994
Describes a student project to build a car powered by the energy in a mousetrap as part of a unit on simple machines. (PR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, High Schools, Learning Activities, Physics
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