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Direct linkSullivan, Joan; Hatton, Mary – Science and Children, 2011
Family Math and Science Nights engage students and parents in active investigations tied to the curriculum in a fun, informal environment. Through this program, families actively explore math and science ideas, discover together through guided inquiry, and apply their discoveries to solve a problem at the end. All activities are hands-on, use…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Learning Activities
Hood, Kaitlyn; Gerlovich, Jack A. – Science and Children, 2007
In this article, the author shares her experience in successfully teaching elementary students how to create a tornado using a guided-inquiry approach. The guided-inquiry approach is a form of teaching in which the teacher poses the question, but lets the students decide how to answer the question. Students were so excited about the process they…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Elementary School Science, Science Instruction, Weather
Smart, Julie; Marshall, Jeff – Science and Children, 2007
Children possess a genuine curiosity for exploring the natural world around them. One third grade teacher capitalized on this inherent trait by leading her students on "A Geometric Scavenger Hunt." The four-lesson inquiry investigation described in this article integrates mathematics and science. Among the students' discoveries was the fact that…
Descriptors: Grade 3, Geometric Concepts, Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedWilliams, David L. – Science and Children, 1975
Stresses the importance of learner involvement, and adult patience and understanding, for a child's success in learning and consequently in living. (EB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Intellectual Development
Peer reviewedMcIntyre, Margaret – Science and Children, 1975
Discusses methods for introducing young children to the study of ecology. (PB)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Early Childhood Education, Ecology, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedMcIntyre, Margaret – Science and Children, 1975
Presents part of a new series aimed at providing exploratory activities for preschool children as they seek to become acquainted with the world in which they live. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Learning Activities, Learning Processes, Physical Sciences
Peer reviewedMcIntyre, Margaret – Science and Children, 1976
First of a series showing ways in which the preschool setting can provide exploratory activities for the young child seeking to become acquainted with the world about him. Suggests ways to present the concepts of climate, clean air, personal space, and noise level. (EB)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Discovery Learning, Ecology, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedVidler, Derek C.; Lawlor, Francis X. – Science and Children, 1976
Demonstrations are presented in which children can be introduced to evidence of specific concepts enabling them to participate in such a way that any conceptual conflicts that might arise in this learning situation can be gradually reduced. (EB)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedPotenza, Susan Ade – Science and Children, 2003
Describes the science buddies program that pairs a 7th grade life science class with a 2nd or 3rd grade class in a yearlong partnership of science adventures. Includes sample activities and National Science Education Standards related to the activities. (Author/KHR)
Descriptors: Biology, Cross Age Teaching, Discovery Learning, Hands on Science
