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Eichler, Jack F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2009
A guided-inquiry exercise conducted in both the lecture and laboratory components of a college introductory chemistry course for non-science majors is described. The exercise gave students the opportunity to independently determine the relationship between the temperature of water in an aluminum soda can and the intensity of implosion upon placing…
Descriptors: Integrated Activities, Student Interests, Chemistry, Lecture Method
Westcott, Dale; And Others – 1984
Thirteen activities are presented that focus on a common phenomenon of a child's world: energy. These activities relate energy, how it occurs, how it is used, and how to use it safely. Each activity includes the purpose, introduction, background, procedure, materials, estimated time for the activity, typical results, safety notes, and more ideas.…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Electricity, Elementary Education
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Williams, Michael J. – Physics Education, 1990
Advocated is the use of interactive centers to supplement existing classroom laboratory experiences. Activities found in the center and modified classroom versions are described. The problems that arise when primary students meet sophisticated exhibits is discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits, Experiential Learning
Tyler, Vicki, Ed. – 1989
This book, addressed to students for their independent use as well as to teachers as a supplement to the standard texts, contains nearly 100 practical science experiments that cover a wide range of subjects at different grade and ability levels. It is designed to involve students in active scientific experimentation, demonstrations, and projects…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry
Westcott, Dale; And Others – 1984
Thirteen activities are presented that focus on a common phenomenon of a child's world: energy. These activities relate energy, how it occurs, how it is used, and how to use it safely. Each activity includes the purpose, introduction, background, procedure, materials, estimated time for the activity, typical results, safety notes, and more ideas.…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Chemistry, Electric Batteries, Electrical Appliances