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Baker, William P.; Leyva, Kathryn – Science Activities, 2003
Helps middle school students understand the concept of solubility through hands-on experience with a variety of liquids and solids. As they explore factors that affect solubility and saturation, students gain content mastery and an understanding of the inquiry process. Also enables teachers to authentically assess student performance on several…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Hands on Science, Inquiry, Middle Schools
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Brown, Cindy; Kisiel, Jim – Science Activities, 2003
Introduces students to dissection, which is an important part of scientific discovery. Students not only gain an understanding of the anatomy of a squid, but also develop a sense of responsibility and respect for the animal that they are using as a learning tool. (Author/SOE)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Animals, Biology, Dissection
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Wiltfong, Cynthia L.; Chester, Emily; Albertin, Faith; Smith, Julia; Hall, Judith C.; Arth, Emily C.; Martin, Stephanie – Science Activities, 2003
Describes a lab that introduces agarose electrophoresis techniques and basic information on proteins to middle school and high school students. Insists that, built around a scenario in which students must solve a crime, the lab has real-world applications that should spark student interest. (KHR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Hands on Science, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Processes