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Schlenker, Richard M.; Perry, Constance M. – American Biology Teacher, 1980
Basic marine aquaria equipment, techniques for maintenance, specimens and food for the marine organisms are discussed. Several sources of specimens are included. (SA)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Laboratory Procedures, Marine Biology, Science Activities
Schlenker, Richard M. – 1977
This document presents a secondary level physics unit which introduces students to the Wheatstone Bridge, its use in determining the value of unknown resistors, and the effects of wiring resistors in series or in parallel. (SL)
Descriptors: Electricity, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures
Schlenker, Richard M. – 1977
Presented is a secondary level physics unit which introduces students to electrical resistance in series and parallel combinations, use of the voltmeter and ammeter, wiring simple circuits, and writing scientific reports. (SL)
Descriptors: Electricity, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures
Schlenker, Richard M.; Yoshida, Sarah – 1989
This material describes an activity using vinegar and baking soda to generate carbon dioxide, and writing a report using the Appleworks word processing program for grades 3 to 8 students. Time requirement, relevant process skills, vocabulary, mathematics skills, computer skills, and materials are listed. Activity procedures including class…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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Schlenker, Richard M.; Perry, Constance M. – Science Teacher, 1981
Describes an interdisciplinary classroom activity to explain the effect of the ocean on local weather incorporating principles from physics, chemistry, mathematics, and meteorology. (DS)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Marine Education, Meteorology, Oceanography
Schlenker, Richard M.; Yoshida, Sarah – 1989
This material describes a fossil-building activity using sea shells, chicken bones, and plaster for grade one through three students. Related process skills, vocabulary, computer principles, time requirements, and materials are listed. Two methods of building the fossils are discussed. After building the fossils, classes may be divided into pairs…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science, Paleontology