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Direct linkKlosterman, Michelle L.; Chrispeels, Hanya E.; Reagan, Bryan R.; Lundy, Stacey R.; Browne, Carole L.; Muday, Gloria K. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2014
Like the figurative apple for the teacher, the tomato is a well-known food symbol representing a variety of cuisines. We drew on current scientific research and partnerships with classroom teachers to develop a case study activity consisting of four layers to teach concepts of plant biology and genetics to middle and high school students. The goal…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Food, Genetics
Richardson, Matthew L. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2009
Students in life science classes need an introduction to biomes, including an introduction to the concept, key biotic and abiotic features of biomes, and geographic locations of biomes. In this activity, students in seventh- and eighth-grade science classes used a directed exploratory Internet activity to learn about biomes. The author tested…
Descriptors: Tests, Biological Sciences, Internet, Grade 7
Thompson, Stephen L. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2007
In this article, the author presents and discusses activities that use a phenomena-first, guided inquiry approach to teach important concepts related to plant function, as well as the history and nature of scientific inquiry. These activities are intended for use with students in grades 3-8, as well as in elementary science methods courses. The…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Sciences, Misconceptions, Water
Buczynski, Sandy – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2007
In these activities, middle school and high school students examine the threat of nonnative plant species to Hawaiian ecosystems. Students explore different viewpoints on alien plants and consider how beliefs and attitudes may affect others' decisions concerning nonnative plant species. Students also identify invasive plant characteristics and…
Descriptors: Gardening, Ecology, Plants (Botany), Science Instruction
Kahn, Jacqueline Gage – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2005
According to the National Science Education Standards (National Research Council 1996), students in the middle school years should progress in studying life science from examining individual organisms to recognizing patterns in ecosystems and developing an understanding about the cellular dimensions of living systems. Students should broaden the…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Plants (Botany)
Czerniak, Charlene M. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2004
The topic of wetlands provides a rich context for curriculum integration. This unit contains seven activities that integrate environmental science with math, technology, social studies, language arts, and other disciplines. In this series, students will identify plants and animals found in wetlands, understand the function of wetlands through the…
Descriptors: Ecology, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Middle School Students
