NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Showing all 2 results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Beck, Judy A.; Czerniak, Charlene M. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2005
In this activity, students learn about the important topic of invasive species, specifically Zebra Mussels. Students role-play different characters in a real-life situation: the trial of the Zebra Mussel for unlawful disruption of the Great Lakes ecosystem. Students will also learn about jurisprudential inquiry by examining the trial process. This…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Ecology, Role Playing, Science Instruction
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Czerniak, Charlene M. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2004
The topic of wetlands provides a rich context for curriculum integration. This unit contains seven activities that integrate environmental science with math, technology, social studies, language arts, and other disciplines. In this series, students will identify plants and animals found in wetlands, understand the function of wetlands through the…
Descriptors: Ecology, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Middle School Students