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Fulton, Lori; Collins, Lauren W.; Poeltler, Emily; Pearson, Lourdes – Science and Children, 2018
The "Next Generation Science Standards" (NGSS Lead States 2013) call for all students to be engaged in investigations that require them to use skills and knowledge related to the science and engineering practices. In this article the authors describe how the mnemonic RAD, "Record-Analyze-Develop an explanation," was used by a…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Standards, Engineering, Mnemonics
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Chessin, Debby – Science and Children, 2007
Science centers can engage students; accommodate different learning styles and individual interests; help students become independent and confident learners; and encourage social skills among students. In this article, the author worked with third-grade students as they completed activities at learning centers during a week-long unit on simple…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Investigations, Problem Solving, Learning Centers (Classroom)
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Stavrides, Marie K. – Science and Children, 1978
Discusses the use of the computer as a learning aid in the elementary school. Explains how children are introduced to the use of the computer and taught computer programing. (GA)
Descriptors: Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Elementary Education
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Watson, James; Watson, Nancy – Science and Children, 1987
Provides specific directions and guidelines for the computer program "YOU Program ME." Explains how this introductory hands-on activity can teach the concept of programming and can introduce the BASIC language. Background information and student activity sheets are included. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities
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Fuller, Kenneth – Science and Children, 1986
Offers an approach for teaching a unit on classification that combines various software programs with traditional science teaching methods. Provides procedural directives for the activities and explains the objectives of each exercise. (ML)
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
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McQuade, Finlay – Science and Children, 1986
Describes a collaborative effort involving art, earth science, and computer lessons in teaching the theory and practice of contour mapping. Discusses the approaches and activities contained in the unit for seventh-grade students. Includes the computer program which was written for use with Terrapin LOGO on an Apple II. (ML)
Descriptors: Art Education, Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Earth Science
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Linn, Marcia C. – Science and Children, 1987
Describes the use of a microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) in teaching the concepts of heat and temperature to eighth grade students. Discusses the advantages of being able to instantly display the results of their experimentation with the use of temperature and light probes, and heat pulsors. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation
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Helisek, Harriet; Pratt, Donald – Science and Children, 1994
Presents a project in which students monitor their use of trash, input and analyze information via a database and computerized graphs, and "reconstruct" extinct or endangered animals from recyclable materials. The activity was done with second-grade students over a period of three to four weeks. (PR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science