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Hershey, David R. – 1995
This book contains science projects about seed plants that deal with plant physiology, plant ecology, and plant agriculture. Each of the projects includes a step-by-step experiment followed by suggestions for further investigations. Chapters include: (1) "Bean Seed Imbibition"; (2) "Germination Percentages of Different Types of Seeds"; (3)…
Descriptors: Fertilizers, Photosynthesis, Plant Growth, Plants (Botany)
Tant, Carl – 1992
Many science educators emphasize the need and importance of hands- and minds-on education in science. This document provides numerous hands-on science activities for students and tips for parents and teachers to help take some of the stress out of hands-on projects. Some of the suggestions made to teachers are related to the following concerns:…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Hands On Science, Science Activities, Science Education
Walker, Ormiston H. – 1995
This is a resource book for four major areas of study: basic astronomy, a star's life, the planets, and the atmosphere. The activities and demonstrations included can be done in a classroom setting during the day by using readily available materials. Topics covered include: refracting and reflecting telescopes, star finder, circumpolar…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Science Activities, Science Experiments
Dashefsky, H. Steven – 1995
This book of more than 160 environmental science activities is designed to help students understand environmental issues, ask questions, and find solutions to the problems. Introductory sections address: (1) the nature of major global problems and a history of environmental concern; (2) basic environmental science terminology and scientific study…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
Dashefsky, H. Steven – 1995
This book for high school students presents 20 different science fair projects that provide an opportunity to learn how plants are affected by natural and man-made influences on their environments. Many experiments in the book were adapted from original International Science and Engineering Fair projects. Each project includes in-depth background…
Descriptors: Botany, Extracurricular Activities, High Schools, Science Activities
Bonnet, Robert L.; Keen, G. Daniel – 1990
This book offers a large collection of Earth science projects and project ideas for students, teachers, and parents. The projects described are complete but can also be used as spring boards to create expanded projects. Overviews, organizational direction, suggested hypotheses, materials, procedures, and controls are provided. The projects…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy
Bonnet, Robert L.; Keen, G. Daniel – 1990
This book contains 49 science fair projects designed for 6th to 9th grade students. Projects are organized by the topics of soil, ecology (projects in habitat and life cycles), pests and controls (projects in weeds and insects), recycling (projects in resources and conservation), waste products (projects in decomposition), microscopic organisms,…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Wiese, Jim – 1995
This book is divided into chapters based on the general subjects of mechanics, air power, water power, electricity and magnetism, chemistry, acoustics, and optics. Each chapter includes groups of projects designed to teach specific scientific ideas within the general subject. Some projects include a section that allows students to try different…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Aviation Mechanics, Chemistry, Demonstrations (Science)
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
Cothron, Julia H.; And Others – 1993
This book was written to make it easier for classroom teachers to teach students the skills they need to successfully conduct, analyze, and report an experiment and to carry out independent research; it also presents strategies for holding successful science competitions. Part 1 contains field-tested teaching strategies for developing student…
Descriptors: College Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inquiry
Iritz, Maxine Haren – 1996
This guide to science fair projects is designed for students and provides clear directions on how to complete a successful science project. Real projects are used as examples and information and advice is provided by teachers, judges, and participants and their families about the process. Topics covered in this book include choosing a science fair…
Descriptors: Competition, Computer Uses in Education, Hands on Science, Science Activities
Moomaw, Sally; Hieronymus, Brenda – 1997
Science curricula typically do not capitalize on the hands-on, self-initiated learning style of young children. This book provides a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate approach to science education with young children, with special attention to physics and chemistry. The book's introductory chapter is followed by chapters on: (1) science…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Bonnet, Bob; Keen, Dan – 1996
This book approaches the development of science fair projects from the point of view that science should be enjoyable, interesting, and thought-provoking. The scientific concepts introduced here will later help young students to understand more advanced scientific principles. These projects develop skills such as classification, making measured…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Hands on Science
Lord, Thomas R.; Travis, Holly J. – National Science Teachers Association (NJ3), 2011
With 101 easy and inexpensive activities to do on school grounds, "Schoolyard Science" can help students develop their observation and inquiry skills as well as an appreciation of their outdoor environment. Covering topics such as lower plants, gardens, insects and other invertebrates, energy, and Earth science, Thomas Lord and Holly Travis…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Earth Science, Entomology, Critical Thinking
Gardner, Robert – 1987
Energy is a vital topic. Energy costs have risen dramatically during the last decade and home owners are concerned about their energy bills and the costs associated with heating or cooling their homes. An understanding of energy, its sources and ways to reduce its use or improve the efficiency with which people use it will become more important as…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation