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McCormick, Terry L. – Science Teacher, 1995
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Hands on Science, Integrated Activities
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Pace, Glennellen; Larson, Connie – Science and Children, 1992
Discusses a child-centered science project in which first-grade students integrate design drawing, construction, mathematics, and language arts to solve engineering problems related to constructing robots. Describes the construction of the robots, follow-up activities, and educational research that supports this approach to teaching. (10…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Design, Grade 1, Integrated Activities
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Meyer, Karen J. – Science and Children, 1993
Describes a contest where sixth-grade students observe the results of a week of planning, folding, testing, and comparing their best paper frog designs and hopping techniques. This integrated unit helps children unleash their imaginations and develop problem-solving skills. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Grade 6
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Wolfe, Lila F. – Canadian Journal of Special Education, 1990
A case study is presented of a science class for 10 underachieving gifted intermediate grade students. The paper describes how a focus on overcoming underachievement might conflict with the need for active, hands-on science activities. Suggestions are offered for integrating the goals of raising self-concept while developing skills of inquiry and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning, Gifted
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Branch. – 1991
The Integrated Occupation Science 26 Program is an optional program designed to allow students in Alberta, Canada to meet the credit requirements of the Certificate of Achievement and facilitate transfer to the General High School Diploma Program. This Teacher Resource Manual is provided to assist classroom teachers to implement the Science 26…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Guides