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Peer reviewedMauldin, Robert F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1997
Provides background information and detailed procedures for a lab involving pennies that enables students to discover information on scientific methodology, experimental design, and the determination of density. Contains 26 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Density (Matter), Epistemology
Peer reviewedAvard, Margaret M.; Clark, Bryon K. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2001
Reports on the use of GLOBE, a teaching tool that enables students to use hands-on, inquiry-based methods to gather and interpret scientific data. Summarizes the results of teacher workshops. (DDR)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedTrumper, Ricardo; Gelbman, Moshe – Physics Education, 1997
Presents examples of experiments designed for high school students with the help of a microcomputer-based laboratory called Explorer. Argues that these tools enable students to investigate many principles of physics that were not feasible in the past. (DDR)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Data Collection
Peer reviewedMappin, Michael J. – Green Teacher, 1998
This survey reviews types of environmental monitoring as well as the general aims of the organizations who sponsor volunteer monitoring programs for school and community groups. These programs address educators' interest in involving students in authentic science experiences and provide interdisciplinary activities that link schools and…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Data Collection, Ecology, Environmental Education
