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Sheldon, Louisa; McCoy, Barbara; Leong, Kirsten; Wallace, Gwendolyn; Barwick, Allen; Reymund, Trudi – 1994
The New Opportunities in Animal Health Sciences (NOAHS) Center at the National Zoological Park in Washington, DC. is dedicated to expanding understanding of the biological factors, including the critical role of biodiversity, that influence animal survival. This set of activities includes a description of NOAHS and the NOAHS mission, and letters…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Animal Behavior, Animal Caretakers, Environmental Education
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Braus, Judy; O'Reilly, Diane – Science Scope, 1994
Presents a color poster, information, and activities for introducing students to biodiversity. (PR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Biodiversity, Biology, Ecology
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Richardson, Marilyn – Science Scope, 1994
A teacher describes her science class' successful inclusion of a student with Rett Syndrome. Included in the article are the classroom implications of the disease and strategies for ensuring that all students receive the best science education available. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Disabilities, Equal Education, Integrated Activities
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Walker, Noojin – Science Scope, 1994
A teacher shares three instructional aids that she used to teach blind as well as sighted students the basic principles of chemical bonding.(ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Blindness, Chemical Bonding, Chemistry
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Colorado Springs, CO. Center for Education in Human and Medical Genetics. – 1983
This activity unit on human and medical genetics for junior high and middle school students emphasizes variability and diversity in genetics. Twenty-five activities are organized into five sections: (1) individual differences among human beings; (2) causes of similarities and differences among humans and between generations; (3) variety in living…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Aging (Individuals), Biology, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
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Scruggs, Thomas E.; Mastropieri, Margo A. – Science Scope, 1994
Provides strategies for adapting microscope activities for students with disabilities. The following factors are considered: (1) mainstreaming strategies; (2) laboratory techniques; (3) observing and classifying; (4) vocabulary and terminology; and (5) safety. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Biology, Disabilities, Junior High Schools
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Engelland, Holly – Science Scope, 1994
Describes a project where students build their own catapults and modify them to solve four problems. Suggests the unit be integrated with a social studies unit on the Middle Ages. (PR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Integrated Activities, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
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Beeler, Roy – Science Scope, 1994
Describes a partnership between the Joint Activities Program and an inner-city school that provides students with an enriched science learning experience. The program's educational beliefs, assumptions, and their implications are discussed. Also included in the article are brief descriptions of some the science experiences and learning of the…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Field Trips
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Mills, Melinda B. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes an assignment that allows students to explore the life of the Cherokee Indians during a tragic period in history when the U.S. Government removed the Cherokees from their ancestral homeland. Students demonstrate learning by creating skits that incorporate Cherokee history, culture, and herbal remedies. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, American Indian History, Botany, Drama
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Morphew, Valerie N.; Key, Kathleen – Science Scope, 1994
Using a well-planned scavenger hunt, students' awareness of the significance of minorities and women in science is enhanced. Provides a sample scavenger hunt and resource list as well as activities for extension. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Classroom Environment, Equal Education, Integrated Activities
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Colorado Springs, CO. Center for Education in Human and Medical Genetics. – 1983
This teacher's guide is intended to be used with "Genes and Surroundings," an activity unit on human and medical genetics for junior high and middle school students. The unit emphasizes variability and diversity in genetics and is organized around five themes: (1) individuality; (2) continuity; (3) variability in relation to others; (4)…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Biology, Course Objectives, Course Organization
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Ivy, Tamra – Science Scope, 1994
An eighth-grade science teacher shares her successes and strategies for designing and implementing an individualized scientific investigation approach for students with three major problems: (1) low reading ability, (2) high absenteeism, and (3) limited background in science. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, At Risk Persons, Attendance, Earth Science
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Shams, Marcia; Boteler, Trina – Science Scope, 1993
Describes using the movie "Jurassic Park" as a foundation for a middle school interdisciplinary unit involving science, math, language arts, history, and geography. Suggested books and activities are presented. (PR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Biology, Dinosaurs, DNA
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Canizo, Thea L. – Science Scope, 1994
Using ideas adopted from Project ARTIST (Astronomy-Related Teacher Inservice Training), a teacher develops a sixth-grade astronomy program which incorporates ancient folklore and sky stories from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Astronomy, Folk Culture, Integrated Activities
Busboom, Jan R.; Newman, Jerry A.; Shulaw, William P.; Jeffreys, J. Bradford – 1999
This curriculum guide contains a six-unit, two-level program combining animal science and veterinary care for youth club leaders and members in grades three through twelve. The Facilitator and Educator/Leader Introductions describe the program, the goals, and the students who will participate. The six lesson plans contain what the lesson is about,…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Animal Caretakers