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Himes, Marie; Spires, Hiller; Krupa, Erin; Good, Cameron – Science Teacher, 2020
Although the existence of and access to clean water are essential for sustaining life on Earth, multiple studies have demonstrated students' nascent understanding of basic water principles. Students have misconceptions related to the water cycle (Ben-zvi-Assarf and Orion 2005), groundwater (Dickerson and Dawkins 2004; Covitt et al. 2009), and the…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Student Projects, Interdisciplinary Approach, Inquiry
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McLaughlin, Jessica A.; Lombardi, Doug; Davatzes, Alexandra; Shipley, Thomas F.; Holzer, Margaret A.; Hopkins, Jenelle D.; Jaeger, Allison J. – Science Teacher, 2018
Understanding the spatial nature of the world is necessary in everyday life. Not only do people move about in 3D space, but spatial thinking is also important in many science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. This may be especially true in the geosciences, where learners often encounter unique spatial reasoning…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, STEM Education, Earth Science, Visualization
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Clary, Renee; Wandersee, James – Science Teacher, 2011
Earthquakes "have" been in the news of late--from the disastrous 2010 Haitian temblor that killed more than 300,000 people to the March 2011 earthquake and devastating tsunami in Honshu, Japan, to the unexpected August 2011 earthquake in Mineral, Virginia, felt from Alabama to Maine and as far west as Illinois. As expected, these events…
Descriptors: Plate Tectonics, Geology, Foreign Countries, Earth Science
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McGinnis, James Randy; Padilla, Michael J. – Science Teacher, 1991
The relationship between specific gravity, salinity, and density in brine solutions is investigated. Students construct hydrometers to reinforce concepts learned in oceanography. Background information, salt requirements for the unknowns, directions, and reproducible worksheets are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Density (Matter), Earth Science, Oceanography, Problem Solving
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Rutherford, Sandra; Coffman, Margaret – Science Teacher, 2004
For several decades, science teachers have used bottles for classroom projects designed to teach students about biology. Bottle projects do not have to just focus on biology, however. These projects can also be used to engage students in Earth science topics. This article describes the Earth System Science Project, which was adapted and developed…
Descriptors: Ecology, Biology, Science Curriculum, Science Teachers
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Fay, Glenn M., Jr. – Science Teacher, 1991
Described is an earth science course in which students develop projects throughout the school year. Essential behavior goals, a description of projects for developing cooperative group skills, and a student evaluation form are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Earth Science
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Steel, Christopher – Science Teacher, 2002
As teachers, they strive to implement imaginative, creative lessons to connect their students with the dynamic mystery of science. To help infuse curricular programs with the philosophy of learning by doing, the staff of Emerson Junior-Senior High School designed and implemented an authentic interdisciplinary project called…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Earth Science, Internet, Imagination