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Putti, Alice – Science Teacher, 2012
This guided inquiry activity was developed to help students "view" an equilibrium system from the particulate level and make connections to their macroscopic observations. Part I helps students observe a physical equilibrium system in which water is transferred between two larger containers. In Part II, students examine what happens to a chemical…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Activities, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Instruction
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Colclough, Chris – Education in Science, 2012
St Michael's RC School aims to develop in its students an understanding of the importance of scientific knowledge through the delivery of a more diverse but appropriate scientific curriculum: a curriculum that is enriched and accessible to all students, regardless of ability; a curriculum that will encourage them to continue the study of both…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Foreign Countries, Science Achievement, Science Course Improvement Projects
Saldana, Matt; Rodden, Leslie – Leadership, 2012
In this article, the authors discuss how educators can engage students in real world learning using their academic knowledge and technical skills. They describe how school districts have discovered that the world of robotics can help students use technical skills to solve simulated problems found in the real world, while understanding the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Technology Education, World Problems, Problem Based Learning
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Trautmann, Nancy; Fee, Jennifer; Kahler, Phil – Science Teacher, 2012
What bird species live in your area? Which migrate and which stay year-round? How do bird populations change over time? Citizen science provides the essential tools to address these questions and more. With ever-growing databases such as Project FeederWatch and eBird, students can connect with people around the world as they make observations,…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Investigations, Ornithology, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Denholm, Allie – Education in Science, 2012
Following on from taking part in the successful "Getting Practical: improving practical work in science across the primary-secondary transition" CPD project, Uplands Community College with Wadhurst and Ticehurst Primary Schools in East Sussex worked together on developing the CPD--focusing on effective practical work across the…
Descriptors: Science Curriculum, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Process Skills, Science Activities
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Roman, Harry T. – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2011
In this article, the author suggests a classroom challenge that will engage students in designing a house on the hill. He suggests teachers ask a local builder to come to the school to discuss the kinds of concerns that must be dealt with when building homes in cold environments. The use of dioramas and cardboard scale models would be very useful…
Descriptors: Building Design, Creative Thinking, Thinking Skills, Science Process Skills
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Spector, Barbara S.; Burkett, Ruth; Leard, Cyndy – Science Educator, 2012
This paper introduces a model for using informal science education venues as contexts within which to teach the nature of science. The model was initially developed to enable university education students to teach science in elementary schools so as to be consistent with "National Science Education Standards" (NSES) (1996) and "A Framework for…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Scientific Principles, Experiential Learning, Science Education
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Clarke, Katie C. – Journal of Extension, 2010
A new Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) approach was designed for youth who participated in the Minnesota State Fair Livestock interview process. The project and evaluation were designed to determine if the new SET approach increased content knowledge and science process skills in participants. Results revealed that youth participants not…
Descriptors: Animals, Science Programs, Pilot Projects, Science Process Skills
Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning, 2010
California's public schools have struggled since the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978, and today face enormous challenges to try to regain lost quality and standing as a national education leader. In light of the current economic crisis, competition for limited resources is fierce and the pressure is on to eliminate all but the basic "Three…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Science Programs, Focus Groups, Science Instruction
Kralina, Linda M. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Extracurricular activities (ECA) are informal settings offering free-choice experiences that are generally voluntary, open-ended, non-sequential, self-directed, hands-on, and evaluation-free. This mixed methods study investigates participation in a high school science ECA by collecting the memories of former student members for their perceptions…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Informal Education, Science Education, Learner Engagement
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Rose, Mary Annette – Journal of Technology Education, 2010
It is no coincidence that many of the "Grand Challenges for Engineering" (National Academy of Engineering, 2007-2010)--such as carbon sequestration--address environmental problems that were precipitated by human inventiveness and engineering achievements. Although people recognize their dependence upon environmental processes to provide…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Environmental Education, Ecology, Program Effectiveness
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Rapp, Steve – Science Teacher, 2003
In this article, the author describes a student-centered research project he introduced to his students. In this research project, his students used images collected by telescopes at Kitt Peak National Optical Observatory (KPNO) to look for novas in the Andromeda Galaxy. This project grew out of the author's experience during a Teachers As Leaders…
Descriptors: Research Projects, Student Projects, Science Projects, Science Course Improvement Projects