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Scientific Discovery for All
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Zaikowski, Lori; Lichtman, Paul; Quarless, Duncan – Science Teacher, 2007
The scientific discovery process comes alive for 70 minority students each year at Uniondale High School in New York where students have won top awards for "in-house" projects. Uniondale High School is in a middle-income school district where over 95% of students are from minority groups. Founded in 2000, the Uniondale High School Research Program…
Descriptors: Science Projects, Research Projects, Student Projects, Discovery Processes
Problem Solving is Everybody's Problem
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Weir, John Joseph – Science Teacher, 1974
Examines the processes involved in problem solving and provides twelve problems that may be used to illustrate these processes. (JR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Objectives, Problem Solving, Problems
Creativity in the Science Classroom.
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Cronin, Linda L. – Science Teacher, 1989
Discusses the need for teaching creative thinking in the classroom. Cites two misconceptions to which the absence of emphasis on creative thinking is attributed. Provides strategies and example activities for promoting the skill. States that these procedures can increase student interest in science. (RT)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Discovery Processes, Divergent Thinking
Corporate Learning
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Reed, Thomas A. – Science Teacher, 1974
Describes a secondary school physical science course entitled "Space Science" which is based on decision making and which involves aspects of business, psychology, life sciences, and sociology through a total class project. (JR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Course Descriptions, Decision Making, Physical Sciences