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Direct linkTretter, Thomas; McFadden, Justin – Science and Children, 2018
A key instructional change recommended by the "Next Generation Science Standards" ("NGSS") is for teachers to be more explicit and systematic in teaching students science and engineering practices in addition to crosscutting concepts because the NGSS include a stronger focus on seamless teaching in three integrated dimensions…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Standards, Teaching Methods, Engineering Education
Giles, Rebecca M.; Shaw, Edward L. – Science and Children, 2011
SMART Board is a technology that combines the functionality of a whiteboard, computer, and projector into a single system. The interactive nature of the SMART Board offers many practical uses for providing an introduction to or review of material, while the large work area invites collaboration through social interaction and communication. As a…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Interpersonal Relationship, Kindergarten, Teaching Methods
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)
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen E., Ed. – Science and Children, 1994
Reviews the following computer programs: "Restless Earth" (National Geographic Society); "Science Cap 2.0" (DEMCO); "My Own Stories (MECDC); Wild Science Arcade (Binary Zoo); "Out and About" (Optical Data); "Botanical Gardens" (Sunburst); "BodyScope" (MECC); and "Mineral, Where and Why?" (Arizona Board of Regents). (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Earth Science
Peer reviewedLinn, 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
Peer reviewedHelisek, 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
