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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
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Stephens, Karol – Science Scope, 2012
Establishing relevant applications for the science curriculum can be a challenge. However, the key that opens science for students is within a teacher's grasp: It is as simple as bringing science connections into his or her classroom through community resources and taking the students to the science that is available. The author encourages…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Curriculum Development, Learning Processes, Learning Experience
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Gilbert, Lynn; Breitbarth, Pamela; Brungardt, Matthew; Dorr, Carrie; Balgopal, Meena – Science Scope, 2010
Most educators have a love-hate relationship with field trips. On the one hand, field trips are a great way to get students out of the building, enhance learning, and have some fun. On the other hand, field trips are a lot of work and worry. Especially now, with the increased cost of transportation and the need for curricular ties, field trips…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Student Interests, Science Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Adedokun, Omolola; Parker, Loran Carleton; Loizzo, Jamie; Burgess, Wilella; Robinson, J. Paul – Science Scope, 2011
One school offers zipTrips as an alternative to actual field trips taken outside of school. ZipTrips are web- and broadcast-delivered electronic field trips that include online videos, lesson plans, and a live, 45-minute interactive program consisting of four core components: an in-studio audience, live interaction with scientists, prerecorded…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Field Trips, Integrated Activities, Audiences
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Bigham, Gary – Science Scope, 2010
Off-road motorcycle racing and ATV riding. Gardening and fishing. What do these high-adrenaline and slower-paced pastimes have in common? Each requires soil, and the texture of that soil has an effect on all of them. In the inquiry-based lessons described here, students work both in the field or laboratory and in the classroom to collect soil…
Descriptors: Soil Science, Science Instruction, Inquiry, Teaching Methods
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Heilbronner, Nancy – Science Scope, 2008
Science, like most subjects, can only come alive when students are actively engaged in real-life pursuits that interest and challenge them (VanTassel-Baska and Bass 1998). Here the author describes how she was able to bring science to life for her middle school students through a series of Science Safaris--inquiry-based excursions to a variety of…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Science Interests, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science
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Black, Kathie – Science Scope, 2004
Science exists in many forms, but an appreciation of science as an integral part of every day does not occur in the vacuum of laboratory experience or through classroom activities. Throughout the communities, a plethora of places exist to see science at work, from the usually recommended museums and parks to the less thought of factories and…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Field Instruction, Science Instruction, Program Development
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Summers, Susan – Science Scope, 2004
A class visit to an informal science center can do wonders to broaden students? horizons while challenging creative thinking. However, students will get much more out of the visit with a little preparation. One of the best ways to prepare students is by providing them with a focus question to research during the visit. Some centers will be able…
Descriptors: Museums, Science Teaching Centers, Field Trips, Science Instruction
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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
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Grambo, Gregory – Science Scope, 1993
Describes science activities for a field trip to the beach for sixth-grade students. Explains how students can save what they find using plaster of Paris to create a sand cast. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Earth Science, Field Trips, Grade 6
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Evans, 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
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Rosenzweig, Barbara C. – Science Scope, 1997
Discusses strategies to make life science classes more fun by planning activities that include preserved and live specimens. Discusses field trips and collections. (JRH)
Descriptors: Animals, Biological Sciences, Educational Strategies, Field Trips
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Hofman, Helenmarie – Science Scope, 1992
Provides a poster containing activities that are part of the International Space Year. Describes activities in which students visit a local planetarium and re-create a National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) space flight using reports, articles, NASA slides, and videos. Lists organizations, publications, and other resources related to…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Enrichment Activities, Field Trips, Intermediate Grades
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Beeler, Roy – Science Scope, 1994
Describes a partnership between the Joint Activities Program and an inner-city school that provides students with an enriched science learning experience. The program's educational beliefs, assumptions, and their implications are discussed. Also included in the article are brief descriptions of some the science experiences and learning of the…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Field Trips