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Maloney, Jane; Curtis, Sheila – Primary Science, 2012
How do teachers help children understand the difference between the structure of a flower and that of a root? Depending on the time of year this activity is quite easy. Get a bunch of flowers, germinate some chickpeas and raid the kitchen for carrots and beetroots--the children can experience the "real thing". But what if teachers want the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Models, Scientific Literacy, Use Studies
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Palmer, Dennis L.; Olsen, Richard W. – American Biology Teacher, 1977
Described is how to build a solar furnace model. A detailed list of materials and methods are included along with diagrams. This particular activity is part of an audiotutorial unit concerned with the energy crisis and energy alternatives. (MA)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Energy, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
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Harms, Henry; Janosz, David A., Jr.; Maietta, Steve – Technology Teacher, 2010
This article describes the Systems and Global Engineering (SAGE) Project in which students collaborate with others from around the world to model solutions to some of today's most significant global problems. Stevens Institute of Technology and the New Jersey Technology Education Association (NJTEA) have teamed up to develop innovative…
Descriptors: Water Quality, Instructional Materials, Technology Education, Material Development
VanCleave, Janice – 1996
Science projects are a great way for students to learn more about science as they search for the answers to specific problems. This book offers guidance and provides ideas for students as they plan experiments, find and record information related to the problem, and organize data to find answers to the problem. The 20 topics in this book suggest…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science