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Science Scope, Apr 11
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Students learn about growing plants while using chia seeds during science inquiry activities. Nutrition and cultural history are also incorporated into the activity.
Students learn about growing plants while using chia seeds during science inquiry activities. Nutrition and cultural history are also incorporated into the activity. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Meghan E. Marrero and Nicole Stevens |
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Science Scope, Apr 11
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Students learn about single-celled, plantlike organisms called phytoplankton, which are the base of nearly all marine food webs. During the lesson students construct and use a phytoplankton net and create a phytoplankton bloom in the classroom.
Students learn about single-celled, plantlike organisms called phytoplankton, which are the base of nearly all marine food webs. During the lesson students construct and use a phytoplankton net and create a phytoplankton bloom in the classroom. [hide full abstract]
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| Edited by: Inez Liftig |
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Science Scope, Apr 11
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Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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| By: Charles J. Rop |
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Science Scope, Apr 11
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Promote better eating habits by examining the role of plants in students' diets. Students learn about biodiversity, monocultural agriculture, dangers to the food supply, and the potential power and safety of biodiverse food systems.
Promote better eating habits by examining the role of plants in students' diets. Students learn about biodiversity, monocultural agriculture, dangers to the food supply, and the potential power and safety of biodiverse food systems. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Janna Palliser |
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Science Scope, Apr 11
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This column focuses on issues related to environmentally friendly and sustainable science. In this month’s column we look at the costs and benefits of producing organic milk.
This column focuses on issues related to environmentally friendly and sustainable science. In this month’s column we look at the costs and benefits of producing organic milk.
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| By: Charles J. Rop |
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Science Scope, Apr 11
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The author discusses biodiversity and the future of food.
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| By: Renee Clary and James Wandersee |
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Science Scope, Apr 11
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Teachers incorporate plants into the curriculum to learn about various subjects in addition to botany. Students use web-based resources, such as the Human Flower Project website, to explore the world of plants.
Teachers incorporate plants into the curriculum to learn about various subjects in addition to botany. Students use web-based resources, such as the Human Flower Project website, to explore the world of plants. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Ken Roy |
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Science Scope, Apr 11
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This column focuses on safety information for your classroom. In this month’s column the author discusses the definition of laboratory.
This column focuses on safety information for your classroom. In this month’s column the author discusses the definition of laboratory. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Bob Riddle |
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Science Scope, Apr 11
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This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s column discusses planet viewing and space flights.
This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s column discusses planet viewing and space flights. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Claire Hemingway and Carol Packard |
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Science Scope, Apr 11
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Establish the roots of a true scientific collaboration with PlantingScience, a unique website that engages students in hands-on plant investigations that allow them to work with peers and scientist mentors.
Establish the roots of a true scientific collaboration with PlantingScience, a unique website that engages students in hands-on plant investigations that allow them to work with peers and scientist mentors. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Mary Lightbody |
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Science Scope, Apr 11
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Raise student awareness of plants with these simple investigations that develop students' various process skills. Students observe plants and record these observations in their journals, design and conduct investigations, and make models.
Raise student awareness of plants with these simple investigations that develop students' various process skills. Students observe plants and record these observations in their journals, design and conduct investigations, and make models. [hide full abstract]
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