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Direct linkPittman, Jason – Science and Children, 2016
Learning celebrations are increasingly common in schools looking to put more emphasis on community and efficacy in place formulaic science fair projects. The celebration aspect is in the community's participation and interaction with the learners. Students are the main event, performing as they would in a school play or applying acquired knowledge…
Descriptors: Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Fairs, Exhibits, Science Activities
Bernard, Warren – Science Teacher, 2011
There are many types of inquiry activities out there: Demonstrations, guided or scaffolded inquiry labs, open- or free-inquiry labs, and problem-based or project-based learning activities are all staples in science education. The importance of inquiry is highlighted in such documents as the National Science Education Standards (NRC 1996) and the…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Active Learning, Scientific Literacy, Science Education
Dashefsky, H. Steven – 1995
This book of more than 160 environmental science activities is designed to help students understand environmental issues, ask questions, and find solutions to the problems. Introductory sections address: (1) the nature of major global problems and a history of environmental concern; (2) basic environmental science terminology and scientific study…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedStedman, Carlton H. – Science and Children, 1975
Offers guidelines for setting up a science fair, establishes criteria for project evaluation and discusses judging and awards. (BR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Evaluation Criteria, Instruction, Objectives
Peer reviewedKeller, J. David; Holden, Pamela – Science and Children, 1994
Describes a consumer science fair to help students develop problem-solving skills and become savvy consumers. (MKR)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Grade 4
Download full textStir, John W.; And Others – 1995
This paper outlines the implementation of a Science Rally held at Palm Beach State Primary School (Australia) which has a high proportion of disadvantaged families. Fostering the principles of multi-age grouping in primary schools, the rally aimed at engaging children in meaningful and exciting activities in a non threatening and success oriented…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
North Carolina State Board of Education, Raleigh. – 1988
Science fairs represent the culmination of student research efforts under the guidance of teachers and other persons interested in science topics. The total scientific process should be involved in the development of a project which results in a science fair exhibition. The student should learn to recognize problems, plan an experiment, gather and…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Extracurricular Activities, High Schools
HOPMAN, ANNE B. – 1966
INCLUDED ARE SELECTED ARTICLES FROM "SCIENCE AND CHILDREN" COVERING THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1963 THROUGH MAY 1966. THE SELECTION CRITERIA WERE THAT THE ARTICLES (1) PRESENT MATERIAL WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH ACCEPTED PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICES AND WITH THE LATEST TRENDS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION, AND (2) PROVIDE USABLE MATERIAL FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS,…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Concept Formation
