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Boles, Stephanie – Science Scope, 2011
There was a doughnut thief loose and the students were determined to put their science skills to use to track down the culprit. They would use forensic science to eliminate suspects and identify the thief who stole the doughnuts. School staff take on the role of the likely suspects. It was their goal to develop an interdisciplinary unit that…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Criminology, Crime, Investigations
Clary, Renee; Wandersee, James – Science Scope, 2012
In the authors' science classrooms, students respond favorably and with more enthusiasm when they engage them with doing activities and building their own connections, as opposed to simply listening to or reading about the important concepts. Creative activities are important in science classrooms because creativity is not only an integral…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Creative Teaching, Teaching Methods, Interdisciplinary Approach
Ackerson, Nicole; Piser, Carol; Walka, Keith – Science Scope, 2010
This integrative, cross-curricular lab engages middle school biology students in an exercise involving ecology, arthropod biology, and mathematics. Students research the anatomy and behavioral patterns of a species of brine shrimp, compare the anatomy of adult and juvenile brine shrimp, and graph and interpret results. In this article, the authors…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Middle School Students, Ecology, Biology
Bricker, Patricia; Rogowski, Nick; Hedt, Melissa; Rolfe, Nadeen – Science Scope, 2010
The "Into Thin Air" unit, based on the book by Jon Krakauer, was designed as an interdisciplinary unit for a small group of academically gifted sixth-grade students. It included hands-on, minds-on activities that would immerse students in the scientific, social, and personal struggles people face while attempting to climb the world's tallest…
Descriptors: Units of Study, Physical Activities, Physical Geography, Recreational Activities
Campbell, Ashley – Science Scope, 2011
Integrating the worlds of art and science can be a perfect tool for engaging students who wouldn't be initially interested in a science class. Even those students who love science may delve deeper into the subject when it's associated with art. One way to make this connection is to explore the life and work of great nature artists of the past and…
Descriptors: Science Curriculum, Secondary School Science, Middle Schools, Art Activities
Darling, Gerald – Science Scope, 2012
In eighth grade, students usually learn about forces in science class and linear relationships in math class, crucial topics that form the foundation for further study in science and engineering. An activity that links these two fundamental concepts involves measuring the distance a spring stretches as a function of how much weight is suspended…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Fundamental Concepts, Grade 8, Motion
Allen, Heather; Park, Soonhye – Science Scope, 2011
The number of students who learn English as a second language (ESL) in U.S. schools has grown significantly in the past decade. This segment of the student population increased by 56% between the 1994-95 and 2004-05 school years (NCLR 2007). As the ESL student population increases, many science teachers struggle to tailor instructional materials,…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Science Teachers, English (Second Language), Teaching Methods
Farenga, Stephen J.; Ness, Daniel; Hutchinson, Michael – Science Scope, 2008
Given the commonness of pets in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia, among other countries, pet stewardship should be a natural topic of study for the integration of science, mathematics, and technology. Therefore, the term "stewardship" will be examined by applying observation and research to shape our…
Descriptors: Toxicology, Learning Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Foreign Countries

Mills, Melinda B. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes an assignment that allows students to explore the life of the Cherokee Indians during a tragic period in history when the U.S. Government removed the Cherokees from their ancestral homeland. Students demonstrate learning by creating skits that incorporate Cherokee history, culture, and herbal remedies. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, American Indian History, Botany, Drama

Shams, Marcia; Boteler, Trina – Science Scope, 1993
Describes using the movie "Jurassic Park" as a foundation for a middle school interdisciplinary unit involving science, math, language arts, history, and geography. Suggested books and activities are presented. (PR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Biology, Dinosaurs, DNA
Hammontree, Kathleen – Science Scope, 2005
Instead of a science fair, the author's intermediate school holds an invention convention. Guided by an Inventor's Log, students must problem solve, think creatively, and budget their time and resources to brainstorm and build an invention. The inventions are built at home, with parental support and supervision. Then, when everyone is ready, the…
Descriptors: Science Fairs, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Education, Science Activities

Lebofsky, Nancy R. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes Project ARTIST (Astronomy-Related Teacher Inservice Training). Using hands-on science experiences, an integrated curriculum, and translated materials, teachers can make space science accessible and interesting to elementary and middle school children. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Art, Astronomy, Bilingual Instructional Materials

Turkall, Sheila Florian – Science Scope, 1996
Describes an integrated student-designed investigation in which students explore different aspects of the Chagrin River including the river ecosystem, velocity and average depth, river flooding, water quality, and economic and political factors. (JRH)
Descriptors: Ecology, Environmental Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Investigations
Benson, Juliann – Science Scope, 2007
Inspiring students to learn about birds can be a daunting task--students see birds just about every day and often don't think twice about them. The activity described here is designed to excite students to "become" birds. Students are asked to create a model and tell the life story of a bird by mapping its migration pattern. (Contains 6 figures, 6…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Animals, Science Activities, Science Instruction

DelForge, Clarence; And Others – Science Scope, 1993
Uses space explorations to integrate learning activities in science, language arts, math, social studies, art, foreign language, and physical education. (PR)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Astronomy, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach