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Vincent, Valeria; Powell, Frieda; Miller, Emily Adah; Kelly, Susan Codere – Science and Children, 2022
In this essay from a teacher in Argentina, Valeria Vincent describes how she employed Multiple Literacies in Project-based Learning (MLPBL) (Krajcik, Palincsar, and Miller 2015). ML-PBL, an open education free resource, has three design principles that support teacher and student learning and satisfaction. ML-PBL builds on teacher ingenuity and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Multiple Literacies, Active Learning, Student Projects
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Robertson, Bill – Science and Children, 2016
Having written columns dealing with science fairs before, Bill Robertson notes that it's been a long time since he has tackled the subject of what passes for a "science fair" in schools these days. Because science fairs have changed over the years, Robertson revisits the topic and explains the scientific method. The main focus of the…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Student Projects, Science Fairs, Scientific Methodology
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Pittman, Jason – Science and Children, 2016
Learning celebrations are increasingly common in schools looking to put more emphasis on community and efficacy in place formulaic science fair projects. The celebration aspect is in the community's participation and interaction with the learners. Students are the main event, performing as they would in a school play or applying acquired knowledge…
Descriptors: Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Fairs, Exhibits, Science Activities
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Ogens, Eva M.; Padilla, Christine – Science and Children, 2012
Making ice cream! Dissecting a cow's eye! Spinning glasses of water without spilling a drop! Investigating fingerprints! These are just samples of what elementary children did at the Jersey City Public Schools very first districtwide "Family Science Night." Although there was some stress in preparing for the evening, it turned out to be a…
Descriptors: Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Fairs, Science Activities, Science Projects
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Torres, Angelica; Vitti, Debbye – Science and Children, 2007
A science fair might be the last thing you think of when planning a kindergarten science curriculum, but the authors found it to be the perfect avenue for teaching their students science-process skills. Here they share their steps in teaching science-process skills and assembling student projects in a kindergarten classroom throughout the year.…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Student Projects, Science Fairs, Science Process Skills
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Flynn, Erin – Science and Children, 2007
The annual Philbrick Science Showcase is a family event that celebrates students' science learning and highlights an ongoing partnership with the Boston Nature Center, a Massachusetts Audubon Society sanctuary within walking distance of the Philbrick school. At least twice a year, students visit the Nature Center to extend the science curriculum,…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Science Curriculum, Science Fairs, Science Teaching Centers
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Burtch, Bob – Science and Children, 1983
Describes a science fair designed as a teaching tool rather than as a contest. Includes the fair's objectives and lists of possible science fair topics. Topics are organized under these areas: human body; animals and plants; earth and universe; physical principles, machines, and technology; and miscellaneous topics. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Activities, Science Education
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McNay, Margaret – Science and Children, 1985
For the sake of grade school entrants in particular, nonexperimental science fair projects should be encouraged and accepted for science fairs. Support for this approach is given along with several suggestions for projects. Guidelines for judging nonexperimental projects are also included. (DH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Guidelines, Science Activities
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Cramer, Nancy – Science and Children, 1981
Presents 15 suggestions for planning successful science fairs with younger children. Includes a list of ways in which the library can help. (SK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Extracurricular Activities, Guidelines
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Carrier, Sarah J. – Science and Children, 2006
While few disagree that science fair projects have great potential for student learning, the preparation and execution of projects can be stressful for teachers, students, and parents alike. While working as a fourth-grade teacher, the author's goal was to provide students with a science fair experience minus the pressure of trying to figure out…
Descriptors: Science Fairs, Science Education, Student Projects, Science Projects
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Braude, Stan; Corey, Leah M. – Science and Children, 2006
Students are usually quick to draw conclusions about their surroundings. Their generalizations, however, are often based on a single experience or even a story recounted by a friend. An individual's ability to reason inductively improves as he gains more experience in the world. The ability to draw broad conclusions also improves with an…
Descriptors: Grade 6, Probability, Science Fairs, Science Projects