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Vannan, Donald A. – Science Activities, 1973
Applications of wheels are shown to be an invaluable tool in teaching the processes and technology of science. (DF)
Descriptors: Instruction, Instructional Materials, Physical Sciences, Physics
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Murphy, James T. – Science Activities, 1974
Describes several demonstrations designed to dispel student misconceptions relating to falling bodies. An object moving with a horizontal velocity is shown to fall to the earth as quickly as a free falling object dropped from the same height. (JR)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Motion, Physical Sciences, Physics
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Hastings, R. B. – Science Activities, 1974
Describes two experiments in physics, using the same inexpensive apparatus, that may be performed as projects by high ability secondary science students. (JR)
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Physical Sciences, Physics
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Hastings, R. B. – Science Activities, 1981
Explained are the differences between and offered are examples of longitudinal and transverse sound waves. Described is the construction of the Crova's Disc, a device used in the teaching of the propagation and properties of sound waves. (DS)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Demonstrations (Educational), Learning Activities, Models
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Scarnati, James T.; Tice, Craig J. – Science Activities, 1992
Describes how students can make and use Hooey Machines to learn how mechanical energy can be transferred from one object to another within a system. The Hooey Machine is made using a pencil, eight thumbtacks, one pushpin, tape, scissors, graph paper, and a plastic lid. (PR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Energy, Hypothesis Testing