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Klosterman, 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
Brown, Patrick; Friedrichsen, Patricia; Mongler, Lou – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2008
In the project presented in this article, high school students create and observe miniecosystems in an ecology unit designed around a 5E (engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation) instructional model. Students choose a wide variety of organisms and use creativity to design miniecosystems. (Contains 1 table and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Ecology, High School Students, Inquiry, Teaching Models
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