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Peer reviewedRichardson, Marilyn – Science Scope, 1994
A teacher describes her science class' successful inclusion of a student with Rett Syndrome. Included in the article are the classroom implications of the disease and strategies for ensuring that all students receive the best science education available. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Disabilities, Equal Education, Integrated Activities
Johnstone, A. H.; Reid, N. – SASTA Journal, 1981
Discusses the rationale underlying the production of 16 interactive teaching packages designed to demonstrate to 15-16 year olds the historical, domestic, industrial, economic, and socio-moral implications of chemistry. Briefly describes each package and reviews assessment results. (DS)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Peer reviewedEngelland, Holly – Science Scope, 1994
Describes a project where students build their own catapults and modify them to solve four problems. Suggests the unit be integrated with a social studies unit on the Middle Ages. (PR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Integrated Activities, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedButlin, Chris – Physics Education, 1988
Suggests an application basis for a combined science and technology education. Describes the development of ideas and materials for a course in "physics from its applications and use." Gives a sample activity from the course. Evaluates the program in terms of its requirements and directions. (CW)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives
Download full textCounts, Rubynelle – 1976
Developed at The Mountain School (Lookout Mountain, Georgia), a project funded under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 1974-75, this curriculum guide for an interdisciplinary minicourse in weaving provides for integration of environmental and career education goals with those in academic areas. Introductory material…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Art Activities, Career Education, Curriculum Guides
Peer reviewedIvy, Tamra – Science Scope, 1994
An eighth-grade science teacher shares her successes and strategies for designing and implementing an individualized scientific investigation approach for students with three major problems: (1) low reading ability, (2) high absenteeism, and (3) limited background in science. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, At Risk Persons, Attendance, Earth Science
Peer reviewedShams, Marcia; Boteler, Trina – Science Scope, 1993
Describes using the movie "Jurassic Park" as a foundation for a middle school interdisciplinary unit involving science, math, language arts, history, and geography. Suggested books and activities are presented. (PR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Biology, Dinosaurs, DNA
Peer reviewedLebofsky, Nancy R. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes Project ARTIST (Astronomy-Related Teacher Inservice Training). Using hands-on science experiences, an integrated curriculum, and translated materials, teachers can make space science accessible and interesting to elementary and middle school children. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Art, Astronomy, Bilingual Instructional Materials
