ERIC Number: EJ939030
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jul
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
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A Scientific World in a Grain of Sand
Clary, Renee; Wandersee, James
Science Teacher, v78 n5 p29-33 Jul 2011
Students investigate local sand samples on a shoestring budget. This investigation reveals a fascinating Earth history that can address various interdisciplinary scientific topics, provide rich inquiry experiences, and move beyond the science classroom to integrate history, culture, and art. (Contains 3 figures and 14 online resources.)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, History, Scientific Concepts, Earth Science, Science Education, Comparative Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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