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Clary, Renee; Wandersee, James – Science Scope, 2011
Discover the secrets contained in fossilized feces. Few topics in middle school classrooms capture students' enthusiasm and interest as do coprolites. These trace fossils offer classroom opportunities for integrated life and Earth sciences study, a stranger-than-fiction history of science, and an opportunity to solve mysteries. (Contains 8…
Descriptors: Paleontology, Earth Science, Class Activities, Science Activities
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DiSpezio, Michael A. – Science Scope, 2011
Explore claims of extraterrestrial life and our efforts to communicate with inhabitants of worlds outside our solar system. Even though there's no "proof positive" for extraterrestrial life-forms of any flavor, we've set the stage for applying a battery of critical-thinking skills to the valid analysis of scientific data. (Contains 3 figures and 5…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Astronomy, Thinking Skills, Critical Thinking
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Warrick, Jill – Science Scope, 2000
Introduces a project that focuses on understanding scientific inventions and reflecting upon the creativity involved. Explains teacher preparation, locating accidental inventions and discoveries, and the daily bases of the project. Also provides information on student assessment. (YDS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Concept Mapping, Discovery Processes, Evaluation