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Klosterman, Michelle L.; Chrispeels, Hanya E.; Reagan, Bryan R.; Lundy, Stacey R.; Browne, Carole L.; Muday, Gloria K. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2014
Like the figurative apple for the teacher, the tomato is a well-known food symbol representing a variety of cuisines. We drew on current scientific research and partnerships with classroom teachers to develop a case study activity consisting of four layers to teach concepts of plant biology and genetics to middle and high school students. The goal…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Food, Genetics
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Suriel, Regina L. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2010
Transforming science curricula into multicultural science curricula requires the infusion of materials and perspectives often omitted from classroom textbooks. One strategy that may help the development of such lessons is to design lessons that incorporate the cultural history behind the concept being taught. Presented in this article is a…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Science Instruction, Units of Study, Biology
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Brown, Patrick; Friedrichsen, Patricia; Mongler, Lou – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2008
In the project presented in this article, high school students create and observe miniecosystems in an ecology unit designed around a 5E (engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation) instructional model. Students choose a wide variety of organisms and use creativity to design miniecosystems. (Contains 1 table and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Ecology, High School Students, Inquiry, Teaching Models