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Direct linkWagler, Ron; Moseley, Christine – Science Scope, 2005
The Madagascar hissing cockroach (MHC) provides an excellent avenue to introduce students to the joys of inquiry-centered learning. MHC's are relatively tame, produce little odor, do not bite, and are easy to handle and breed. Because of these characteristics, they are ideal for classroom activities, science projects, and as pets. They also help…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Entomology, Class Activities, Science Projects
Sumrall, William; Schillinger, Don – Science Scope, 2004
Science fairs offer students the opportunity to develop skills in inquiry, writing research proposals, working with peers, verifying results, and sharing experimental findings. However, the science fair itself does not necessarily translate into a student's attainment of such skills. Project quality and a student's successful achievement of good…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Class Activities, Transfer of Training, Science Education
Peer reviewedReynolds, Karen – Science Scope, 1994
Students should have some experience with science carried out over time periods of several months or an entire school year. Presents suggestions to help teachers start their own bank of ideas for long-term science activities. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedMartirano, Michael J. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own hot air balloons. Describes the educational benefits of the balloon building. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedGriffith, Earl F. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own miniature box kites. Describes the educational benefits of the kite building. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedBrinks, Virgil L.; Brinks, Robyn L. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes how a teacher can give their students the challenge of designing and building model balloons or blimps. The project helps students learn the basics of balloon flight and what it really means to be "lighter than air." (PR)
Descriptors: Density (Matter), Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedRiss, Pam Helfers; Niccum, Edward C. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own syringe-powered rockets. Describes how the students can learn about variables that influence the stability of the rockets flight. (PR)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedEvans, Susann – Science Scope, 1994
Describes the preparation and importance of a project where junior high school students stenciled "No Dumping! Flows to the Bay!" on storm drains in the area of their school. (PR)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Field Trips, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBombaugh, Ruth – Science Scope, 1993
Describes combining the simple activity of collecting monthly student height measurements with the technology of using a computer spreadsheet for a year-long activity that teaches measurement and data manipulation. (PR)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Measurement
Peer reviewedScience Scope, 1994
Presents three articles that describe different ways of teaching the scientific method using cookies ("The One-Hour Science Fair"), cola ("Are All Medium Colas the Same Size"), and television ("Timing Televiewing"). (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedChinouth, Susanna – Science Scope, 1994
Presents inexpensive options for both student science fair projects and setting up display boards. (PR)
Descriptors: Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedSilver, Debbie – Science Scope, 1994
Presents an alternative to the competition fostered through traditional science fairs. The Science Expo is an all-day event meant to show students and the community that science is fascinating and fun. (PR)
Descriptors: Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities, Family Involvement, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedWolfe, Daniel – Science Scope, 1994
Presents an alternative to the traditional science fair. The Science Expo features students projects, science games, teacher demonstrations, and business and organizational exhibits. (PR)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedEngelland, Holly – Science Scope, 1994
Describes a project where students build their own catapults and modify them to solve four problems. Suggests the unit be integrated with a social studies unit on the Middle Ages. (PR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Integrated Activities, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
