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Direct linkWagler, Ron; Moseley, Christine – Science Scope, 2005
The Madagascar hissing cockroach (MHC) provides an excellent avenue to introduce students to the joys of inquiry-centered learning. MHC's are relatively tame, produce little odor, do not bite, and are easy to handle and breed. Because of these characteristics, they are ideal for classroom activities, science projects, and as pets. They also help…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Entomology, Class Activities, Science Projects
Sumrall, William; Schillinger, Don – Science Scope, 2004
Science fairs offer students the opportunity to develop skills in inquiry, writing research proposals, working with peers, verifying results, and sharing experimental findings. However, the science fair itself does not necessarily translate into a student's attainment of such skills. Project quality and a student's successful achievement of good…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Class Activities, Transfer of Training, Science Education
Miller, Leslie – Science Scope, 2007
Wondering how to make the study of the immune system and infectious agents more relevant to your students' lives? The online adventure series, Medical Mysteries, can provide the context and motivation. The series combines the drama of television's "CSI" episodes with science to address several of the National Science Education Content Standards.…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Class Activities, Learning Activities, Science Activities
Minogue, James; Guentensberger, Todd – Science Scope, 2006
One set of ideas at the core of the National Science Education Standards (NSES) Science and Technology Standards is that of engaging middle school students in activities that help them develop their understandings of technological design. More precisely, students should be able to identify appropriate problems for technological design, design a…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Science Education, Middle School Students, Secondary School Science
Christmann, Edwin P. – Science Scope, 2005
Project 2061 suggests "technology provides the eyes and ears of science--and some of the muscle too. The electronic computer, for example, has led to substantial progress in the study of weather systems...." Obviously, now that teachers have access to a kaleidoscope of technological advancements, middle school science teachers can engage students…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Class Activities, Science Teachers, Middle Schools
Frashure, K. M.; Chen, R. F.; Stephen, R. A.; Bolmer, T.; Lavin, M.; Strohschneider, D.; Maichle, R.; Micozzi, N.; Cramer, C. – Science Scope, 2007
Demonstrating wave processes quantitatively in the classroom using standard classroom tools (such as Slinkys and wave tanks) can be difficult. For example, waves often travel too fast for students to actually measure amplitude or wavelength. Also, when teaching propagating waves, reflections from the ends set up standing waves, which can confuse…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Middle School Teachers, Learning Activities, Class Activities
