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James DiFranco – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The recent Next Generation Science Standards recommend students have increased opportunities engaging in modeling work scientists do. Science classroom tasks include simple inquiry compared to more complex authentic inquiry that closely resembles authentic science. Science fair participation presents students with the opportunity to engage in…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Authentic Learning, Inquiry
Bednarek, Stanislaw; Krysiak, Jerzy – Physics Education, 2011
The purpose of this article is to present the properties of cylindrical lenses and provide some examples of their use in easy school physics experiments. Such experiments could be successfully conducted in the context of science education, in fun experiments that teach physics and in science fair projects, or used to entertain an audience by…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Fairs, Science Instruction, Science Experiments
Markle, Sandra; Cichowski, Robert – Instructor, 1983
This article about science fairs provides a list of topics children can research and suggestions for evaluating the possibilities of project ideas before children invest much work in them. Ideas for selecting a fair date and location, choosing judges, and involving parents and the community are included. (PP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Science Experiments, Science Fairs
Schlenker, Richard M. – 2001
This publication provides administrative, management, supervisory guidance, and other information necessary for successful conduct and support of grades 7-12 science symposia. Originally the text was developed as the operations manual for the Pacific Region Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (PJSHS). It contains information necessary to…
Descriptors: Conferences, Dependents Schools, Proposal Writing, Research Proposals
Students and Research: Practical Strategies for Science Classrooms and Competitions. Second Edition.
Cothron, Julia H.; And Others – 1993
This book was written to make it easier for classroom teachers to teach students the skills they need to successfully conduct, analyze, and report an experiment and to carry out independent research; it also presents strategies for holding successful science competitions. Part 1 contains field-tested teaching strategies for developing student…
Descriptors: College Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inquiry
Watt, Shirley, Ed.; And Others – 1988
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has assembled this collection of reprints to assist teachers in organizing a science fair, working with students and establishing equitable judging procedures. The NSTA position statement on science fairs is included. The 19 reprints in this volume are geared toward secondary school students and are…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities, Science Activities

Schlenker, Richard M.; And Others – Science Activities, 1994
Explains the advantages of having students write research proposals before conducting experiments for science fairs. Describes what should be in the research proposal. (PR)
Descriptors: High Schools, Learning Activities, Research Proposals, Science Activities
Wiygul, Sherrill M.; Gifford, Vernon – 1987
To investigate the effect of outside help in executing a successful science fair project, surveys were distributed to 356 participants in the 1987 Mississippi Region V Science Fair. Of this number, 147 students were in grades 7 and 8, 136 in grades 9 and 10, and 73 in grades 11 and 12. Students listed the number of hours they spent using outside…
Descriptors: Predictive Measurement, Predictor Variables, School Business Relationship, Science Education
Watt, Shirley, Ed.; And Others – 1988
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has assembled this collection of reprints to assist teachers in organizing a science fair, working with students and establishing equitable judging procedures. The NSTA position statement on science fairs is included. The 24 reprints in this volume are geared toward elementary and middle school…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities

Gurley-Dilger, Laine – Science Teacher, 1992
Describes the use of Gowin's Vee to make the connection between lecture and laboratory, guide science fair research, help students decipher professional research journals, and make oral science fair or lab report presentations easier to understand. Provides examples of Gowin's Vee applied to research articles and comprehensive criteria for…
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Models, Research Reports, Science Activities

Hilkowitz, Marlene A.; Dowden, Edward – American Biology Teacher, 1989
Describes a science experiment in which the heartbeats of mammals can be counted and graphed as measurable data by the computer. Provides information on materials needed, pre-lab activity worksheet, and follow-up activities. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Uses in Education, Experiential Learning, Laboratory Procedures

Liebermann, John, Jr. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Explores the selection, source, funding, time constraints, and community support involved in developing carefully planned and executed science projects. Lists 21 kinetics experiments noting the instrumentation needed and the original references. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Educational Experiments
Farmer, Mike – 1987
This document was designed to be used as a tool to assist students with research-oriented science projects. It provides a step-by-step approach to the development of such projects addressing: (1) selecting a research topic; (2) learning about the subject; (3) developing a specific purpose for the research; (4) planning the project; (5) initiating…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Data Analysis, Elementary School Science
Teaching Science to Students with Limited English Proficiency Using Cooperative Learning Techniques.
LeDuc, Ellen H. – 1990
Minimal class participation by students with limited English proficiency (LEP), and LEP student failure to pass regular classroom tests were addressed through cooperative learning in a second grade science class. Classroom techniques used included strategies for using the scientific method of investigation, hands-on activities, experiments, music,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Bilingual Teachers, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning
Riggins, Patricia C., Ed. – 1985
Science fairs have the potential to help students develop new ways of solving problems using a scientific approach. This supplemental guide was developed for those teachers involved with science fairs as well as others who work with students in developing a project. Several reasons for holding a science fair are listed, along with some…
Descriptors: Awards, Demonstrations (Educational), Extracurricular Activities, Junior High School Students
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