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Direct linkMiles, Rhea – Science Scope, 2012
In the summer of 2009, 22 African American middle school students in eastern North Carolina became participants in the Reach Up program to increase the number of underrepresented students participating in science-, technology-, engineering-, and mathematics-related activities. One of the goals of the program was for these students to participate…
Descriptors: Competition, Student Participation, Middle School Students, Investigations
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 reviewedScarnati, James T.; And Others – Science Scope, 1992
Describes a school activity in which junior high school students display science projects in a noncompetitive atmosphere in four categories: (1) group projects; (2) hands-on activities encouraging young children and parent participation; (3) research projects; and (4) scientific portrayals of figures, concepts, or events. (MDH)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Research Projects, School Activities, Science Activities
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
