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MacKinnon, Gregory R. – Science and Children, 2005
"Earth Mission: Rescue" focuses on problems like pollution and wasting resources-- but with an emphasis on the problems? societal implications and solutions. Working in teams, students must show a working knowledge of environmental issues and demonstrate environmental awareness so that they can eliminate various environmental problems. The…
Descriptors: Grade 4, Class Activities, Educational Games, Teamwork
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MacKinnon, Gregory R. – Science and Children, 1998
Outlines an activity centered around the soap-making process in which soap is made via demonstration. Students are asked to develop an acid-base classification table and discuss various acid-base indicators. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Demonstrations (Science), Elementary Secondary Education
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MacKinnon, Gregory R.; Yetman, Krista – Science and Children, 2001
Presents an interdisciplinary unit that combines science and technology as a social-historical study on Arcadian dikes. Promotes an authentic task for assessment. Provides a student resource materials packet and activity sheet. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Education, Teaching Methods