Limestone or Wax?

In this article, the authors focus on an Engineering is Elementary unit that emphasizes students' understanding and application of properties of materials in the context of an engineering design challenge. Students build understanding through a series of hands-on activities, then apply their kn...

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Published in:Science and children 2012-12, Vol.50 (4), p.54-61
Main Authors: Sargianis, Kristin, Lachapelle, Cathy P., Cunningham, Christine M., Facchiano, Jean, Sanderson, Cheryl, Slater, Patricia
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Archaeology
Carving
Design analysis
Design engineering
Design evaluation
Educational standards
Elementary School Science
Engineering
Geology
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Hands on Science
Historic artifacts
Learning Activities
Limestone
Massachusetts
Material properties
Materials engineering
Materials science
Petroglyphs
Physical properties
Science activities
Science education
Science Instruction
Scientific Concepts
Student participation
Students
Twill
Waxes
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subjects Archaeology
Carving
Design analysis
Design engineering
Design evaluation
Educational standards
Elementary School Science
Engineering
Geology
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Hands on Science
Historic artifacts
Learning Activities
Limestone
Massachusetts
Material properties
Materials engineering
Materials science
Petroglyphs
Physical properties
Science activities
Science education
Science Instruction
Scientific Concepts
Student participation
Students
Twill
Waxes
title Limestone or Wax?
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