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Peer reviewedGainer, Ruth Straus; Child, Julia S. – Art Education, 1986
Maintains that scientific illustration helps students develop visual acuity and drawing proficiency. Demonstrates how intermediate-grade students can combine elements of science and art through various scientific illustration projects. (JDH)
Descriptors: Art Education, Freehand Drawing, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedSadler, Philip M.; Whitney, Charles A.; Shore, Linda; Deutsch, Freeman – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1999
Describes Wavemaker, a simulation environment developed to graphically reveal the behavior of periodic systems using a series of increasingly sophisticated visual tools. Results indicate that the software is helpful in connecting real to simulated systems. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Mechanics (Physics)
Peer reviewedSlish, Donald F. – American Biology Teacher, 2000
Points out the inadequacy of visual information such as writing on a blackboard or using an overhead projector as the ability to develop an understanding of dynamic processes among students. Recommends using short animations that can be viewed on the World Wide Web. Describes how to make a GIF animation. (YDS)
Descriptors: Animation, Biology, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedTippins, Deborah J.; Pate, P. Elizabeth – Science Activities, 1992
Describes the use of observation folders as a tool for understanding and refining the basic skills of observation and inference that are important to the young child. These folders provide opportunities for students to view and examine "mystery pictures," make inferences, and arrive at their own conclusions about the subject of the…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Inferences, Learning Activities
Download full textCohen, Michael R., Comp.; Flick, Larry, Comp. – 1981
This is the second sourcebook that has been produced by members of the Council of Elementary Science International (CESI) in cooperation with the ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education. This sourcebook is focused on activities designed to enhance children's thinking. Activities emphasizing creativity,…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedHerold, James M. – Science Scope, 1992
Describes activities integrating science and art education in which students examine slides of impressionist paintings or photographs of meteorological phenomena to determine the weather conditions depicted and to make and defend weather predictions. Includes a reproducible worksheet. (MDH)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Education, Impressionism, Integrated Activities
Peer reviewedZielinski, Edward J.; Sarachine, D. Michael – Science Teacher, 1990
Presented are six activities that help to promote critical and creative student thinking. Activities include discrepant events and questioning, divergent thinking, dilemma discussions, and drawing objects from symbols. Activities can be adapted to any science discipline. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Critical Thinking, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
