The terms "high energy" and "low energy" refer to the amount of energy a wave has that reaches the face of a beach. In this student guide, two types of beaches are investigated. The objective is to be able to identify whether a beach is of high or low energy. Background information is provided, as well as instructions and…

This document provides technical information and simple instructions for constructing 84 different pieces of science equipment. Each entry includes: (1) name of item; (2) purpose of the equipment; (3) person who submitted the information; (4) line drawing of prototype; (5) list of low-cost materials needed; (6) construction procedures; (7)…

Most people find that the life of the marine environment is beautiful and fascinating. Of the thousands of marine animals and plants, relatively few constitute a real hazard to the diver. Although some species are dangerous and may, in some instances, inflict serious wounds, with a few exceptions marine animals are not aggressive. Most…

The Learning in Science Project has adopted the view that science teaching might be improved if teachers can be given some appreciation of students' views of the world and the beliefs, expectations, and language that learners bring to new learning situations. This investigation focuses on the views that children (N=34) may have about rocks and…

This competency matrix matches the primary and intermediate Science Unlimited lessons with the established competencies which appear in the Science Unlimited competency continuum. Primary lessons deal with: investigating dripping faucets; classification/sorting; smell; eyes; color; air; weather; observation and description; mystery boxes; change;…

Rock Cycle is one of the units of a K-6 unified science curriculum program. The unit consists of four organizing sub-themes: (1) chemistry (introducing the topics of matter, elements, compounds, and chemical bonding); (2) characteristics (presenting hands-on activities with rocks and minerals); (3) minerals (emphasizing the aesthetic and economic…

Presents two exercises modeled after the ice age puzzle described in the ESCP textbook, including formation of terminal moraines and kettle lakes and intersection of normal faults with gold-quartz veins. Indicates that the stratigraphic profiles are usable in teaching earth science, geography, general science, and topographic problems. (CC)

This textbook is an elementary natural science book. It was translated from French. Changes and additions were necessary to Americanize the book, and adapt it to the requirements of public and private schools as well as to home instruction in the United States. The Natural History section has been slightly enlarged by the introduction of several…

Designed to provide teachers of earth science with activities and information that will assist them in keeping their curricula up to date, this publication contains activities grouped into six chapters. Chapter titles are: (1) Weather and Climate, (2) Oceans, (3) The Earth and Its Surface, (4) Plate Tectonics, (5) Uses of Space Photography, and…

Presented is a module on air pollution for sixth through eighth graders. Six subsections address the many aspects of air and air pollution: (1) sensory awareness, (2) the nature of the atmosphere, (3) air pollution's effects on health and property, (4) values conflicts, (5) air quality control, and (6) individual responsibility. Learning…

This bibliography identifies multimedia weather resources for elementary and secondary schools in Arizona. Content of the materials includes weather forecasting techniques, storms, clouds, the atmosphere, wind, radar, humidity, precipitation, and world climate regions. The first section of the bibliography lists 47 books, most of which were…

INVESTIGATED IS THE INFLUENCE OF NINTH GRADE SCIENCE COURSES UPON STUDENTS' SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT, SCIENCE INTERESTS, AND CAREER CHOICE. APPROXIMATELY 1300 ACADEMICALLY TALENTED HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS COMPOSED THE INITIAL SAMPLE. RANDOM SAMPLES OF 50 STUDENTS WERE SELECTED FROM EACH OF FOUR SUBGROUPS--THOSE WHO HAD TAKEN BIOLOGY, GENERAL SCIENCE,…

THIS GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY TEACHERS, SUPERVISORS, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN THE PURCHASE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EQUIPMENT. ITEMS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY AND ARE CLASSIFIED AS BASIC, STANDARD, OR ADVANCED. DESCRIPTIONS INCLUDE (1) SCHOOL SUBJECTS IN WHICH THE ITEM IS USED, (2) THE MAJOR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT,…

Presented are teaching materials designed to supplement North Carolina's course of study plans in earth science for the intermediate grades and junior high schools. This manual is one of a collection produced by North Carolina teachers and university faculty under a Sea Grant project entitled "Man and the Seacoast." Included are 27…

Although North Carolina's coastal water is chemically and physically similar to other bodies of sea water, the specific manner in which tides and waves act upon the coastline is unique. Accordingly, the 30 activities presented in this manual are intended to help junior high school students understand how physical forces modify coastal areas. While…