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Direct linkSumrall, 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 reviewedBrown, Susan W.; Hansen, Terri M. – Science Scope, 2000
Introduces an activity that features 16 oceanography work stations and integrates other disciplines. Assigns students different oceanic life forms and requires students to work in stations. Explains seven of 16 stations which cover oil spills, the periodic table, ocean floor, currents, and classification of oceanic organisms. (YDS)
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking, Earth Science
