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Christine M. Zatalava – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The need for scientifically literate citizens is an urgent priority, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020. Despite the importance of scientific literacy, elementary schools across the nation have not made science instruction a priority in their school day. On average, elementary students spend 40% less instructional time in science…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Scientific Literacy, Science Instruction, Engineering Education
Smith, Sherry Weaver; Messmer, Barbara; Storm, Bill; Weaver, Cheryl – Science and Children, 2007
These teacher-tested ideas will guide students in creating true inquiry-based projects. Two of the ideas, the Topic Selection Wizard and Science Project Timeline, are appropriate for all science fair programs, even new ones. For existing programs, the Black Box of Project Improvement and After-School Project Clinic improve project quality and…
Descriptors: Science Projects, Science Fairs, Learning Processes, Inquiry
Peterson, Carol – Teacher Ideas Press, 2007
This book provides information to help create a themed science fair for childen in grades 4-6. Illustrated instructions and checklists for each of the 100 plus experiments are provided, plus ideas for teachers and students to vary experiments for additional scientific discovery. The experiments are written in age-appropriate language so that…
Descriptors: Science Fairs, Intermediate Grades, Science Projects, Science Experiments
Braude, Stan; Corey, Leah M. – Science and Children, 2006
Students are usually quick to draw conclusions about their surroundings. Their generalizations, however, are often based on a single experience or even a story recounted by a friend. An individual's ability to reason inductively improves as he gains more experience in the world. The ability to draw broad conclusions also improves with an…
Descriptors: Grade 6, Probability, Science Fairs, Science Projects