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Peer reviewedWulfson, S.; Lipman, A. – Science and Children, 1974
Discusses the benefits that students gain from the production of a science newspaper. Provides guidelines relating to the editing procedures and content which should assist in the production of a worthwhile student newspaper. (JR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Newspapers, Science Activities
Peer reviewedSeel, D. C. – Journal of Biological Education, 1989
Presented is a guide for students planning to do a science project. Discussed are preliminary organizational matters, report plans, choosing topics, setting up procedures, time management, and documentation. The most important steps for producing a successful project are summarized. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Laboratory Procedures, Science Activities
Peer reviewedMacLaren, H. M. – Physics Education, 1980
Describes physics project of the sixth-year of secondary schools in Scotland. The article also discusses: (1) aims of the Scottish certificate of sixth-year studies (CSYS); (2) teacher's role; and (3) method of teaching physics projects. (HM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Measurement, Physics
Peer reviewedTotten, Samuel; Tinnin, Claire – Science Activities, 1988
Presents a lesson on introducing writing into the science curriculum by using an experiment to illustrate the detrimental effect of tobacco smoke on human lungs. Outlines the materials, procedures, a summary of the project, extension activities, and additional information about the writing process. Two handout sheets are included. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary Approach, Motivation Techniques
Peer reviewedLouviere, James P. – Science Teacher, 1988
Describes the development of and activities used with rubber powered paper vehicles as science projects and instructional devices in junior high and high school science classes. Includes plans and instructions for building the "Lou-Vee-AirCar." (CW)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedHickey, M. Gail – Science Activities, 1992
Uses shoeboxes to set up science kits to supplement specific areas of the science curriculum. Each kit contains a set of material and instructions for a single activity. The activity is intended as an individualized experience that is related to a current topic of study or that reinforces a recent topic. Details for making six sample shoeboxes are…
Descriptors: Biology, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Sheldon, Daniel S., Ed.; Penick, John E., Ed. – 1991
This monograph is the first attempt to collect and share some of the teaching techniques, activities, and ideas of former recipients of the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. The lessons are organized into topical themes to facilitate their incorporation into standard curriculum. The manual is divided into two main sections, "Labs" and "Ideas."…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Biology, Classification, Cytology
