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Gagnon, Valoree; Bradway, Heather – Science Scope, 2012
For many years, Earth science concepts have been taught as thematic units with lessons in nice, neat chapter packages complete with labs and notes. But compartmentalized Earth science no longer exists, and implementing teaching methods that support student development of holistic understandings can be a time-consuming and difficult task. While…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Earth Science, Current Events, Science Instruction
Marrero, Meghan E.; Stevens, Nicole – Science Scope, 2011
The ocean is home to some of Earth's most important producers. Single-celled organisms in the ocean are responsible for more than half of Earth's productivity, as well as most of its oxygen. Phytoplankton are single-celled, plantlike organisms. That is, they have chloroplasts and perform photosynthesis, but are not true plants, which are typically…
Descriptors: Botany, Marine Biology, Marine Education, Science Experiments
Gillette, Brandon; Hamilton, Cheri – Science Scope, 2011
When viewing objects of different colors, you might notice that some appear brighter than others. This is because light is reflected differently from various surfaces, depending on their physical properties. The word "albedo" is used to describe how reflective a surface is. The Earth-atmosphere has a combined albedo of about 30%, a number that is…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Learning Activities, Color
McGarry, Mary Ann; Straffon, Dan; Patterson, Chuck – Science Scope, 2012
The evolution of science is seldom about solitary individuals busy at work in labs making discoveries. This is especially true of the Earth sciences, where time-intensive fieldwork is usually required. Single scientists are rarely capable of amassing the requisite data sets to form grand, unifying theories. This is the case with the new airburst…
Descriptors: Climate, Evidence, Action Research, Earth Science
Morris, Rebecca – Science Scope, 2012
Students love field trips, and why shouldn't they? Field trips provide a break from the routine of the school day and an opportunity to learn from the world outside the classroom. Science and natural history museums are popular field-trip destinations, filled with a dizzying array of displays, and hands-on learning opportunities. The author…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Research Projects, Museums, Learning Experience
DiSpezio, Michael A. – Science Scope, 2011
This article discusses the movement of Earth's north and south poles. The Earth's poles may be a bit more complex and dynamic than what many students and teachers believe. With better understanding, offer them up as a rich landscape for higher-level critical analysis and subject integration. Possible curriculum tie-ins include magnets, Earth…
Descriptors: Climate, Middle Schools, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction
Fox, Justine E.; Glen, Nicole J. – Science Scope, 2012
Have your students ever wondered what NASA scientists do? Have they asked you what their science and mathematics lessons have to do with the real world? This unit about Earth's atmosphere can help to answer both of those questions. The unit described here showcases "content specific integration" of science and mathematics in that the lessons meet…
Descriptors: State Standards, Mathematics Instruction, World Problems, Problem Solving
Gregerson, Jessica – Science Scope, 2011
In this inquiry-based project, student-generated questions became the basis for student-directed individual and group projects that provided practice with problem solving, critical thinking, and research skills while digging deeper into the Earth science curriculum. The author used her students' high-level questions to provide relevance,…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Student Motivation, Earth Science, Research Skills
Soule, Marcus – Science Scope, 2009
Examining data provides a unique opportunity to have students work actively with various technologies, such as computers or graphing calculators. Students can import data into spreadsheet software, execute mathematical calculations, create data graphs, and use this material in reports to present the results of their inquiry. Reinforcing the use of…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Data Interpretation, Technology Uses in Education, Science Instruction
Sallis, Derek; Rule, Audrey C.; Jennings, Ethan – Science Scope, 2009
Unmotivated, underachieving students pose a huge challenge for teachers. One way to motivate and stimulate student interest in a topic is to use humor. Humor can help students make new connections in learning and improves retention of information (Garner 2006). In this article, the authors describe how they integrated art and literature with…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Cartoons, Paleontology, Earth Science
Llewellyn, Douglas; Johnson, Scott – Science Scope, 2008
Based on the recommendation of the AAAS and the NRC, middle level science is the rightful introduction for a systems approach, including the study of its parts, subsystems, interconnections, and interrelationships. Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax" provides an excellent opportunity to combine ecological consequences within a systems approach (Sweeney 2001).…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Systems Approach, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills
Wallace, Ann; Dickerson, Daniel; Hopkins, Sara – Science Scope, 2007
The Sun and the Moon are our most visible neighbors in space, yet their distance and size relative to the Earth are often misunderstood. Science textbooks fuel this misconception because they regularly depict linear images of Moon phases without respect to the actual sizes of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, nor their correlated distances from one…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Astronomy, Science Instruction, Lesson Plans
Fisher, Danielle Nicholas – Science Scope, 2008
While most would agree wholeheartedly with the benefits of getting students out more, there are numerous challenges in doing so, ranging from shrinking budgets to a standardized test-driven scholastic environment. However, the Division of Interpretation in Yellowstone National Park has gone to great lengths to provide resources for the classroom…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Parks, Computer Uses in Education, Web Based Instruction
Podoll, Andrew; Olson, Barry; Montplaisir, Lisa; Schwert, Donald; McVicar, Kim; Comez, Dogan; Martin, William – Science Scope, 2008
In 2006, a unique scenario transported eighth-grade Earth science students from the classroom into the cold, dry, pristine surroundings of Antarctica. The mission was to expose the students to hands-on science using satellite telephones, Contact 3.0 software, and some very creative improvisation. In addition, a detailed, well-illustrated blog…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Inquiry, Hands on Science, Earth Science

Riddle, Bob – Science Scope, 2001
Discusses the five upcoming shuttle missions, two Russian missions to the International Space Station, a scheduled visit to the Hubble Space Telescope for maintenance, and other events in the solar system. Includes a list of monthly events. (YDS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Instruction