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Peer reviewedMoore, Virginia S.; Kaszas, William J. – Science and Children, 1995
Presents an activity that explores the operation of Maglev trains. Demonstrates that elementary students can master cutting-edge technology through creating and racing magnetic vehicles on a specially designed track, researching the history of rail transportation, and exploring a current science issue. (NB)
Descriptors: Electricity, Interdisciplinary Approach, Magnets, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedTerrell, 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
Peer reviewedLennox, John – Science and Children, 1996
Presents an activity that requires middle level students to use mathematics and measurement skills to estimate the mass of an extinct dinosaur using museum-quality models. (JRH)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades, Mathematics Skills, Measurement
Peer reviewedKelly, Catherine – Science and Children, 2002
Introduces the Apple Ocean activity which teaches about the diminishing natural resources of the earth including drinkable water, habitable land, and productive areas while working with fractions, ratios, and proportions. (YDS)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Earth Science, Elementary Education, Geography
Peer reviewedJohnson, Debi – Science and Children, 1995
Discusses the Tadpoles Project at Schofield Middle School in Aiken, South Carolina. A basin was excavated to create a pond so that students could study various disciplines in a wetlands setting. Presents guidelines for obtaining support for such an effort. (NB)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Environmental Education, Financial Support, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedRommel-Esham, Katie; Souhrada, Christopher – Science and Children, 2002
Introduces a Martian simulation activity that aims to build a scale model of Martian terrain in the classroom. Uses an interdisciplinary approach to teach science process skills, modeling, scaling, sampling, population calculation, and genetics. (YDS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Habitats, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts
Peer reviewedZipko, Stephen J. – Science and Children, 1982
Describes an interdisciplinary, month-long minicourse project focusing on the gypsy moth. The project provided students with opportunities to develop analytical and problem-solving skills while studying content from entomology, botany, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, math, art, law, political science, history, English, consumer studies, and…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Entomology
Peer reviewedSchon, Isabel – Science and Children, 1992
A guide for teachers and librarians covering over 50 Spanish-language books that introduce children to various animals; the world around them; colors, shapes, and numbers; the universe; basic science concepts; and the process of conception, pregnancy, and birth. (MDH)
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Integrated Curriculum
Peer reviewedScience and Children, 1983
Science materials reviewed include "TOPS" (an inquiry-based physical science program for grades five-eight consisting of 22 modules and three books, each covering a single topic) and "Come With Me Science Series" (interdisciplinary science units for grades K-three). Describes and assesses student/teacher materials, typical activities, and overall…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Inquiry
