Watershed
InvestigationsScience Scope
Watershed
Investigations
April 2004
Investigating local watersheds presents middle
school students with authentic opportunities to engage in inquiry and address
questions about their immediate environment. This article describes a specific
watershed project design and provides guidelines for teachers considering conducting
their own watershed investigations. Students took a trip to a local watershed
to investigate its properties, exploring and analyzing the relationships of
chemical, biological, physical, geological, and historical data.
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http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-04/ss0404_212n.pdf
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Reverse
Your Science Fair With Educational Partnerships
March 2004
For a different twist on science fairs, teachers can arrange for adults to present projects to students. This non-traditional fair solicits faculty members and graduate students from local institutions to present activities to middle school students. Tips on forming a steering committee, selecting a location, and recruiting presenters are included.
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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=ss&n=49089
Project
ASTRO: A Partnership
November 2001
Project ASTRO is a nationwide program that pairs educators and their students with professional and amateur astronomers. Educators attend training sessions and receive an activity manual and other curriculum materials to engage their students in studying astronomy. Students gain firsthand experience in space science when their classroom or youth group’s astronomer visits several times a year. An activity and contact information are provided.
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