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McCormick Place - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Area, Table 28
Water is the major force in shaping our planet. Students use simple models to measure water outwash and soil erosion.
TAKEAWAYS: Simple models show students how plants and plant residue play major roles in preventing water runoff and soil erosion.
SPEAKERS:Suzanne Cunningham (Purdue University: Lafayette, IN)
Earth & Space Science Biology Environmental Science General Science Mathematics Physical Science Grades 6 - 8 Poster
McCormick Place - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Area, Table 33
Make the unequal distribution of resources (yawn) interesting with a Catan-style game, real minerals to play with, and parodies (Earthy and many more)!
TAKEAWAYS: Games make learning more palatable
SPEAKERS:Jen Taylor (University of Utah: Orem, UT)
Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science Grades 6 - 8 Poster
McCormick Place - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Area, Table 2
Middle schoolers haven’t grown up yet so trot out the toys and the science parodies…the best way to their brains!
TAKEAWAYS: Science classes that are fun as well as challenging will be the ones that educate.
General Science Life Science Physical Science Grades 6 - 8 Poster