Middle School Sampler - National Science Teachers Association

Middle School Sampler

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Doing Good Science in Middle School, Expanded 2nd Edition Everyday Earth and Space Science Mysteries

Using Physical Science Gadgets & Gizmos, Grades 6?8 Predict, Observe, Explain

Olaf Jorgenson Rick Vanosdall Vicki Massey Jackie Cleveland

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Olaf Jorgenson Rick Vanosdall Vicki Massey Jackie Cleveland

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Jorgenson, Olaf.

Doing good science in middle school : a practical STEM guide / Olaf Jorgenson, Rick Vanosdall, Vicki Massey, Jackie Cleveland. -- Expanded Second edition.

pages cm

Includes index.

ISBN 978-1-938946-07-3--ISBN 978-1-938946-63-9 (e-book) 1. Science--Study and teaching (Middle school) 2. Technology--Study and teaching (Middle school) 3. Engineering--Study and teaching (Middle School) 4. Mathematics--Study and teaching (Middle School) 5. Inquiry-based learning. I. Title.

Q181.J69 2014

507.1'2--dc23

2013042891

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Contents

AcknowledgmentsVII

About the Authors IX

Background XI

Introduction: Changes, Changes, Changes!XIII

Preface XV

CHAPTER 1

Good Science and the Middle School Learner1 Socialization, Autonomy, and Structure

CHAPTER 2

Discovering the Nature of Science9 Questioning, Argumentation, and Collaboration

CHAPTER 3

What Good Science Looks Like in the Classroom 25

CHAPTER 4

Integration Is Key 39 Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Literacy

CHAPTER 5

Classroom Management and Safety 57

CHAPTER 6

Good Science Activities in Action71 Questioning, Framing Problems, Differentiating, and Assessing

CHAPTER 7

Overview of the 10 STEM Activities for Middle School Science 87 Differentiated, Standards-Based, and Fun!

CHAPTER 8

Activity 1: Invisible Force Fields95 Physical Science: Magnetism

CHAPTER 9

Activity 2: Keeping Your Cool107 Physical Science: Energy Transfer

CHAPTER 10

Activity 3: Bridge Buster117 Engineering: Structural Design

CHAPTER 11

Activity 4: An Ounce of Prevention129 Earth Science: Natural Disasters and Engineering Technology

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Contents

CHAPTER 12

Activity 5: Some Striped Seeds Seem Similar!139 Biology: Genetic Variation

CHAPTER 13

Activity 6: Conserving the Drops of Drips 149 Earth Science: Water Conservation and Human Impact on Earth Systems

CHAPTER 14

Activity 7: Only the Strong Survive!159 Biology: Population Dynamics and Natural Selection

CHAPTER 15

Activity 8: Saving the World--One Ecosystem at a Time 173 Biology: Ecosystems and Biological Diversity

CHAPTER 16

Activity 9: Thinking Like Scientists and Engineers181 Science and Engineering Processes: Testing and Communication

CHAPTER 17

Activity 10: Super Sleuths Saving Civilization197 Earth Science: Weather and Climate

CHAPTER 18

Where Do I Go From Here? 205 Resources for Good Science in Middle School

APPENDIX A

Teaching About STEM Careers215 The Call for for STEM Career Counseling . . . in Your Classroom

APPENDIX B

Glossary of Good Science Terms 223

APPENDIX C

Sample Lab Report Form 227

APPENDIX D

Sample Design Challenge Report Form229

APPENDIX E

Science Lab Safety Rules 233 Index 235

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