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Thomas, Joshua D.; Lee, Scott A.; Cooley, Max; Irving, Richard E. – Physics Teacher, 2020
Igniting excitement for physics in our students is a goal of every instructor. In this paper, we discuss a unique example of the concept of density, a subject that is rarely viewed as intriguing by students. By combining a problem involving dinosaurs and an effective density, our students' interest is often captured through calculating an…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Scientific Concepts
Babaian, Caryn; Kumar, Sudhir – American Biology Teacher, 2020
Evolutionary evidence is important scientific background for appreciating the theory of evolution. We describe a STEAM-based lesson plan that uses paleontological drawings and a modern evolutionary database to explore and understand fossil, morphological, and molecular evidence. Together, with a focus on arthropods and the Cambrian explosion,…
Descriptors: Molecular Biology, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Evolution
Lee, Scott – Physics Teacher, 2015
In the second paper of this series, the effect of transverse femoral stresses due to locomotion in theropod dinosaurs of different sizes was examined for the case of an unchanging leg geometry. Students are invariably thrilled to learn about theropod dinosaurs, and this activity applies the concepts of torque and stress to the issue of theropod…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Paleontology, Animals
Fragouli, Stiliani; Rokka, Aggeliki – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2017
In this study we introduce an infusion model to "inject" ammonites and ammonite fossils in current subjects of Greek primary curriculum. Paleontology and mainly fossils attract more and more elementary students and teachers, yet in Greece this trend is solely about dinosaurs, despite the fact that the most common Greek fossils are not…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Paleontology, Elementary School Students, Grade 4
Moran, Sean; McLaughlin, Cheryl; MacFadden, Bruce; Jacobbe, Elizabeth; Poole, Michael – Science and Children, 2015
Many young learners are fascinated with fossils, particularly charismatic forms such as dinosaurs and giant sharks. Fossils provide tangible, objective evidence of life that lived millions of years ago. They also provide a timescale of evolution not typically appreciated by young learners. Fossils and the science of paleontology can, therefore,…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Paleontology, Guidelines, Science Instruction
Lee, Scott A. – Physics Teacher, 2014
Finding topics that inspire students is an important aspect of any physics course. Virtually everyone is fascinated by "Tyrannosaurus rex," and the excitement of the class is palpable when we explore scaling effects in "T. rex" and other bipedal theropod dinosaurs as part of our discussion of mechanics and elasticity. In this…
Descriptors: Physics, Animals, Biomechanics, Muscular Strength
Clary, Renee; Wandersee, James – Science Teacher, 2014
The "Next Generation Science Standards" (NGSS) focus attention on integrating engineering and math in science instruction. The dinosaur trackway project described in this article shows that it is possible to assign engineering applications to students in disciplines other than physics and to integrate math and engineering applications in…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, STEM Education, Engineering Education, Mathematics Education
Clary, Renee; Wandersee, James – Science Teacher, 2014
Some of the most important scientific studies are associated with either incredibly large dimensions (e.g., the universe) or extremely small proportions (e.g., the cell). While a teacher's curriculum may often switch from mega-expanses to minutia, they should question how easily students comprehend the change in sizes. This article addresses…
Descriptors: Science Education, Science Instruction, Inquiry, Scientific Concepts
MacKenzie, Ann Haley; McDowell, Brian – Science Scope, 2012
What do paleontologists, dinosaur tracks, and the nature of science have in common? They're combined here in an inquiry activity where students use methods of observation and inference to devise evidence-based explanations for the data they collect about dinosaur tracks, much like the methods used by paleontologists. Students then debate the…
Descriptors: Paleontology, Scientific Concepts, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Instruction
Klopp, Tabatha J.; Rule, Audrey C.; Schneider, Jean Suchsland; Boody, Robert M. – International Journal of Science Education, 2014
The current emphasis on computer technology integration and narrowing of the curriculum has displaced arts and crafts. However, the hands-on, concrete nature of craft work in science modeling enables students to understand difficult concepts and to be engaged and motivated while learning spatial, logical, and sequential thinking skills. Analogy…
Descriptors: Science Education, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Integrated Curriculum
Ashbrook, Peggy – Science and Children, 2010
Dinosaurs are one of those science topics that draw children in and teach them about concepts like measuring and using descriptive language. Learning about dinosaurs, although not hands-on like observing and recording caterpillar growth, develops critical thinking and introduces animal diversity and the relations between body form and function.…
Descriptors: Animals, Paleontology, Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences
Ault, Charles R., Jr.; Dodick, Jeff – Science Education, 2010
For many decades, science educators have asked, "In what ways should learning the content of traditional subjects serve as the means to more general ends, such as understanding the nature of science or the processes of scientific inquiry?" Acceptance of these ends reduces the role of disciplinary context; the "Footprints Puzzle" and Oregon's…
Descriptors: Scientific Methodology, Scientific Principles, Observation, Inferences
Catley, Kefyn M.; Novick, Laura R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2009
Some ability to comprehend deep time is a prerequisite for understanding macroevolution. This study examines students' knowledge of deep time in the context of seven major historical and evolutionary events (e.g., the age of the Earth, the emergence of life, the appearance of a pre-modern human, "Homo habilis"). The subjects were 126…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Paleontology, Biology, Evolution
Clary, Renee; Wandersee, James – Science Teacher, 2008
Professors of an online graduate-level paleontology class developed the concept of marquee fossils--fossils that have one or more unique characteristics that capture the attention and direct observation of students. In the classroom, Marquee fossils integrate the geology, biology, and environmental science involved in the study of fossilized…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Paleontology, Geology, Biology
Sallis, Derek; Rule, Audrey C.; Jennings, Ethan – Science Scope, 2009
Unmotivated, underachieving students pose a huge challenge for teachers. One way to motivate and stimulate student interest in a topic is to use humor. Humor can help students make new connections in learning and improves retention of information (Garner 2006). In this article, the authors describe how they integrated art and literature with…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Cartoons, Paleontology, Earth Science
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