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Demetrikopoulos, Melissa; Thompson, Wesley; Pecore, John – Science and Children, 2017
Art and science help students investigate light energy and practice fair testing. With the goal of finding a way to save "Beady Kid" from invisible rays, students used science practices to investigate the transfer of light energy from the Sun. During this art-integrated science lesson presented in this article, upper elementary (grades…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Elementary School Science, Light, Energy
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Tate, Kathleen; Doyle, Colin; Messina, Daniela; Warnecke, Brian; DePriter, Tiffany; Brillhart, Daniel – Science and Children, 2018
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) (2014) sets forth that children learning science and engineering practices in the early years lays "the foundation for a progression of science learning in K-12 settings and throughout their entire lives." So, it is important to build upon children's natural curiosities and expose them to…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Metallurgy, Grade 5, Academically Gifted
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Carson, Beverly – Science and Children, 2016
This article describes an interdisciplinary project that created awareness of female scientists in a public Montessori classroom. Every spring, the author's sixth-grade students write an educational play in which the entire class participates. Following an underwhelming response to asking students who are their favorite female scientists, the…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Montessori Method, Scientific Concepts, Scientists
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Graca, Rose M. – Science and Children, 2012
A kindergarten class learns about inventions, inventors, and how to be an inventor. Engaging students in learning about pencil sharpeners led to researching and developing a lesson plan designed so students could learn how inventions are solutions to problems. Through identifying, researching, and brainstorming new inventions, the students…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Intellectual Property, Science Activities, Science Instruction
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Terrell, Arlene G. – Science and Children, 2001
Uses two novels, "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" and "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch", to teach about the importance of leadership to 6th grade students. (YDS)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Hands on Science, Interdisciplinary Approach, Leadership
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Guy, Mark D.; Moen, David; Spivey, Meg – Science and Children, 2002
Introduces a four-week environmental education project developed for elementary school students with the cooperation of the college of education and local school districts. Supports student learning in science through inquiry. (YDS)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Field Trips
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Consuegra, Gerard F.; Hetherington, Joan – Science and Children, 1991
Hands-on activities that use water, candles, powders found in the kitchen, and bubbles to provide a lesson on chemical change are presented. Directions for conducting the activities and a list of needed supplies are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Cooperative Learning, Creative Writing
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Main, June – Science and Children, 1991
Described is a interdisciplinary unit on space. During the planning of their projects, students become immersed in talking about ideas, writing, designing, and illustrating a space colony. The unit relates science to language arts, social studies, mathematics, art, and music. (KR)
Descriptors: Art, Astronomy, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
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King, Charlotte – Science and Children, 1990
An activity called class books is described. The activity emphasizes using cooperative learning and integrating many subjects in the same activity. (KR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials