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Burns, John E. – Science Scope, 1994
Using the movie Star Wars as inspiration, an activity is presented to introduce students to water's cohesiveness and how the surface tension of water can be disrupted. (MKR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Demonstrations (Science), Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
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Poggensee, Mark E. – Science Scope, 1996
Presents a fun-filled activity in which students create the perfect Kool-Aid recipe. Incorporates chemistry, cooperative group skills, experimentation, and recording of results. (JRH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Middle Schools
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Cleary, Fran; And Others – Science Scope, 1996
Presents a three-week interdisciplinary unit for starting the school year that focuses on the concept of flight. Enables students to acquire knowledge and develop process skills that they need later in the semester. (JRH)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Science Activities
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Herald, Christine D. – Science Scope, 1996
Describes activities for starting the school year that allow students to begin learning laboratory skills and also gives them a chance to meet and interact with classmates in a relaxed atmosphere. (JRH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Science Activities
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Mesmer, Karen – Science Scope, 1996
Describes a format for experiments where students not only conduct their own experiments but also become part of a model scientific community by writing research proposals, applying for grants, submitting their work to colleagues for scrutiny, participating in a symposium to present their findings, and creating a scientific journal to publish…
Descriptors: Biology, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Science Activities
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Rakow, Steven J.; And Others – Science Scope, 1984
Objectives, materials needed, procedures, discussion questions, and follow-up activities are provided for five experiments. They include (1) testing for sugars; (2) comparing sugar to artificial sweeteners; (3) chewing gum scientifically; (4) soap making; and (5) making toothpaste. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary School Science, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
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May, Kathie – Science Scope, 1994
Presents authentic assessment laboratory activities in which students measure the amount of sugar in bubble gum and test the lasting power of soap bubbles. Includes scoring rubrics. (MKR)
Descriptors: Food, Junior High Schools, Measurement, Middle Schools
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Park, John C. – Science Scope, 1992
Describes an investigation in which students predict and verify the effect that the number of clicks of a toy copter gun has on the height that the copter will attain. Provides follow-up questions for the students. (MDH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Inquiry, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
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Mayshark, Robin K. – Science Scope, 1991
Students explore three-dimensional properties by creating red and green wall decorations related to Christmas. Students examine why images seem to vibrate when red and green pieces are small and close together. Instructions to conduct the activity and construct 3-D glasses are given. (MDH)
Descriptors: Color, Investigations, Junior High Schools, Light
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Rezba, Richard; And Others – Science Scope, 1993
Describes an activity for helping students understand and use data tables. (PR)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
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Janulaw, Al – Science Scope, 1993
Describes making a magnetic pendulum similar to those seen in novelty shops. Presents an open-ended activity and a more structured activity using this pendulum. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Magnets, Middle Schools
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Roth, Wolff-Michael; Bowen, Michael – Science Scope, 1993
Describes the use of Vee maps in helping students understand scientific investigations. (PR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Inquiry, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
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Rogis, Jeanne A. – Science Scope, 1991
Presents a class activity in which students use trigonometry to calculate the height attained by a water rocket. Provides a lesson plan that includes a list of materials needed, procedures to carry out the experiment, suggestions to extend the activity, and a reproducible worksheet for the students to register their calculations. (MDH)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computation, Integrated Activities, Junior High Schools
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Bull, Linda A. – Science Scope, 1993
Describes having students write lab reports that concentrate more on writing and independent thought. Students take the role of scientists writing about their findings for publication. The teacher acts as a journal editor, reading the reports and either accepting them for publication or suggesting ways for improvement. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Research Reports
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Winemiller, Jake; And Others – Science Scope, 1991
Describes an extra credit science project in which students compete to see who can build the most efficient water rocket out of a two-liter pop bottle. Provides instructions on how to build a demonstration rocket and launching pad. (MDH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning, Force, Grade 8
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