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Gooding, Julia; Metz, Bill – Science Scope, 2012
Cookbook labs have been a part of science programs for years, even though they serve little purpose other than to verify phenomena that have been previously presented by means other than through investigations. Cookbook science activities follow a linear path to a known outcome, telling students what procedures to follow, which materials to use,…
Descriptors: Evidence, Cooking Instruction, Science Programs, Science Activities
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Charhour, Janet – Science Scope, 2004
Through the author's home science program, MOS, the author aims to widen the walls of the school lab. MOS stands for "My Own Science." It is work that students choose and carry out on their own about once a week throughout the year. They are also responsible for keeping track of the time spent working on the activities using log sheets. With a…
Descriptors: Science Programs, Homework, Science Activities, Science Instruction
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Marshall, Jeff – Science Scope, 2006
The energy and enthusiasm shown by young students walking through the doors of an interactive science museum is difficult to surpass. Awaiting them is an opportunity to explore, create, discover, and learn about the world. This article presents the interactive science museum project of eight-grade students. Fifth-grade students were the target…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Science Programs, Museums, Science Instruction
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Keck, Pamela J. – Science Scope, 2000
Introduces the Kids and Chemistry program which aims to increase student interest in science. Features activities for students on the classification of unknown materials and chromatography. (YDS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Chromatography, Elementary Education, Hands on Science
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Redmond, Alan – Science Scope, 2000
Describes a summer program called Science in the Summer (SitS). The goal of this 9-year program is to encourage students to engage in science learning. Presents beginner and advanced level activities focusing on chemistry and engineering. Summarizes student evaluations on the program along with a breakdown of the SitS 1999 program. (SAH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Engineering Education, Hands on Science, Science Activities
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Sitzman, Daniel L.; Kelter, Paul B. – Science Scope, 1998
Discusses the characteristics and benefits of the Nebraska Operation Chemistry (NOC) summer workshops. Provides a brief overview of the workshops and the 11 instructional modules. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, General Science
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Barker, Marianne – Science Scope, 1998
Details the summer workshop experiences of a participant in the EPIcenter (Earth Processes Information Center for Teachers) Project. Describes the impact of the experience on the professional practices of the classroom teacher. (DDR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, General Science
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Svoboda, Michele – Science Scope, 1998
Details the summer workshop experiences of a participant in the EPIcenter (Earth Processes Information Center for Teachers). Describes the impact of the experience on the professional practices of the classroom teacher. (DDR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, General Science
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Gonzales, Lisa Marie – Science Scope, 1998
Focuses on the Science Training to Enhance Leadership and Learning through Accomplishments in Research (STELLAR) program, a six-week, hands-on science training program. Discusses various aspects of the program as well as its benefits. (DDR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, General Science, Hands on Science
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Descoteaux, Nikki K.; Samuels, Linda S. – Science Scope, 1998
Reports on an expedition to the Galapagos Islands focusing on the flora and fauna of the environment. Examines evidence that supports the theory of evolution and related classroom activities. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Faculty Development
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Babbitt, Susan – Science Scope, 1998
Describes a two-week summer experience for teachers and students on a dig in Colorado looking for fossil records of the plants and animals in the area. (DDR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, General Science
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Crawford, Debi – Science Scope, 1997
Describes the PowerTools Project, a partnership program between schools and research scientists at the University of Texas Health Center. Discusses the beginnings and the scaling up of the project. (JRH)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
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Visconti-Phillips, Nina – Science Scope, 1998
Presents Living in Water, an aquatic science curriculum for grades five through seven that includes 50 activities divided into six sections. Focuses on the nature of content of the related workshops. (DDR)
Descriptors: Faculty Development, General Science, Hands on Science, Intermediate Grades
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Nelson, Cheryl – Science Scope, 1998
Describes a summer program for teachers in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in which teachers share in hands-on activities that demonstrate volcanic processes including volcanic hazards, plate tectonics, and earthquakes. (DDR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, General Science
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Beighley, Karl – Science Scope, 1998
Outlines the experiences of a teacher in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Teacher At Sea Program in which teachers are placed on NOAA vessels to work with professional scientists doing critical, real world research. (DDR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, General Science, Hands on Science
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