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Direct linkHermann, Ronald S.; Miranda, Rommel J. – Science Scope, 2010
Although inquiry-based science teaching has been around since the 1960s, many teachers are slow to incorporate inquiry principles into their science lessons. The authors address this issue by using an analogy between a magician's card trick and open inquiry. This analogy was chosen to portray a difference of perspective and demonstrate how the…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Inquiry, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities
Hampton, Elaine; Wallace, Mary Ann; Lee, Wen-Yee – Science Scope, 2009
In this lesson, a ready-to-teach cooperative reading activity, students learn about the effects of plastics in our environment, specifically that certain petrochemicals act as artificial estrogens and impact hormonal activities. Much of the content in this lesson was synthesized from recent medical research about the impact of xenoestrogens and…
Descriptors: Plastics, Cooperative Learning, Reading Achievement, Learning Activities
Williams, Michelle; Linn, Marcia C.; Hollowell, Gail P. – Science Scope, 2008
The Technology-Enhanced Learning in Science (TELS) center, a National Science Foundation-funded Center for Learning and Teaching, offers research-tested science modules for students in grades 6-12 (Linn et al. 2006). These free, online modules engage students in scientific inquiry through collaborative activities that include online…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Learning Activities, Educational Technology, Secondary School Science
Peer reviewedPuls, Dan; O'Brien, Pamela – Science Scope, 1994
Provides a behind the scenes account of what goes on day-to-day at a zoo. Describes activities that allow students to explore the positive and negative aspects of issues that are raised regarding zoos. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Biology, Cooperative Learning, Ethics, Group Activities
Peer reviewedOssont, Dave – Science Scope, 1993
Provides advice about using cooperative learning in science instruction. Advice pertains to setting up groups and strategies for group work. (PR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Group Dynamics, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedPeeler, Janet – Science Scope, 1993
Describes activities in which students learn that it takes teamwork, problem solving, and personal commitment to save the environment. (PR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Intermediate Grades
