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ERIC Number: EJ397043
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Reference Count: 0
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Sixth-Grade Aeronauts.
Flick, Larry; Dejmal, Ked
Science and Children, v27 n1 p51-53 Sep 1989
An activity which combines problem solving with the history and science of hot air balloons is presented. Instructions for making and launching tissue-paper balloons are provided. The advantage of using manipulative materials with middle school students is discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades, Middle Schools, Physical Sciences, Problem Solving, Science Activities, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Balloons