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Honey, Margaret A., Ed.; Hilton, Margaret, Ed. – National Academies Press, 2011
At a time when scientific and technological competence is vital to the nation's future, the weak performance of U.S. students in science reflects the uneven quality of current science education. Although young children come to school with innate curiosity and intuitive ideas about the world around them, science classes rarely tap this potential.…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Science Education, Science Process Skills, Computer Games
Charner, Kathy, Ed. – 1998
This book presents science activities developed by teachers for children ages 3-6 years old. The activities aim to develop science skills including communication, observation, estimation, measurement, cause and effect, investigation, and evaluation in children by using their curiosity as a staring point. Activities include age suggestions, address…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Science Activities, Science Experiments, Science Instruction
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Padilla, Michael J.; Pyle, Eric J. – Science and Children, 1996
Discusses a game and related activities to help students develop observation and inference skills. (MKR)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Education, Inferences, Observation
Hatton, Mary – 2000
In order for students to experience science as scientists do, they must learn the skills of inquiry. This paper examines inquiry as a way of learning science and presents strategies to promote inquiry in teaching science. A model of progression of inquiry skills from grades K-2 to 3-5 is presented and the skills are aligned with the Massachusetts…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Inquiry, Learning Processes, Science Instruction
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Pugh, Ava; Groves, Fred – Hoosier Science Teacher, 1996
Presents nine science activities to help students improve their thinking and problem solving skills. Activities cover the science process skills of classifying, ordering, space-time relationships, inferring, predicting, and elaborating. (MKR)
Descriptors: Classification, Elementary Secondary Education, Problem Solving, Science Activities
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Isaacs, Andrew C.; Kelso, Catherine Randall – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1996
Outlines an approach to the problem of over- or underquantification for students by teaching science as a process of collecting, organizing, and analyzing data that naturally integrates with mathematics. (MKR)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction
Rushton, Erik; Ryan, Emily; Swift, Charles – 2001
In this activity, students look at different types of fabric and their respective individual properties. Using a magnifying glass and sandpaper, students test the weave and wear quality of sample fabrics. By comparing the qualities of different fabrics, they are able to better understand why there are so many different types of fabric and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Engineering, Experiential Learning, Hands on Science
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Ciparick, Joseph D. – Science Teacher, 1991
Presents simple and safe activities for student use in the classroom or at home to help them to better understand the unique properties of water. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Home Study, Learning Activities, Science Activities
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Blickensderfer, Roger – Physics Teacher, 1994
Discusses how laboratory skills or experiences learned in a chemistry course can be used to help students to better understand physics. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, High Schools, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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McKenzie, Danny; Carpenter, Jan – Science Activities, 1995
Presents an exploratory experience that allows students an opportunity to practice science process skills and use all of their senses. Describes a fruit study activity, appropriate for grades three through six, that incorporates the learning cycle (exploration, concept development, and concept application) and cooperative learning strategies.…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Learning Processes
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Doran, Rodney L.; And Others – Science Teacher, 1993
Describes an alternative method of assessing student's laboratory skills. The assessment tool is included in the article. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Evaluation, Measures (Individuals), Performance Based Assessment
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Rushton, Erik; Ryan, Emily; Swift, Charles – 2001
One of the best ways to learn how something works is to take it apart, look at the pieces, and see how they are connected. In this activity, students disassemble and analyze a click pen and investigate the technology it uses. This activity requires a 30-minute time period for completion. (Author/SOE)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Engineering, Evaluation Methods, Experiential Learning
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Zielinski, Edward J.; And Others – Science Teacher, 1994
Describes a science program (Saturday Science) designed to provide learning experiences that are thematic and stress critical/creative thinking as well as development of science process skills for elementary, middle, and junior high students. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
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Basaga, Huveyda; And Others – Biochemical Education, 1994
Eighty-five second-year science education students participated in a study designed to compare the effectiveness of two different methods (inquiry vs. traditional) of teaching on the achievement and intellectual ability of students. Results favored the experimental (inquiry) group. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biochemistry, Classroom Research, Higher Education
Bevin, Roy Q.; Raudebaugh, Robert A. – 2001
This book is based on an integrated approach to science and technology and targets middle schools students. Each unit includes a teacher's guide and eight science activities. Units include: (1) "The Mousetrap Car"; (2) "The CO2 Car"; and (3) "The Space Frame Vehicle". Supplemental materials consist of seven readings including: (1) "Brainstorming";…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Design, Educational Technology, Integrated Curriculum
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