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| By: Lydia Dambekalns and William Medina-Jerez |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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This activity integrates science and art concepts around the theme of cell organelles using the exciting and somewhat unusual medium of painted silk batik.
This activity integrates science and art concepts around the theme of cell organelles using the exciting and somewhat unusual medium of painted silk batik. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Renee Clary and James Wandersee |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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In an attempt to integrate a geological component in a classroom investigation of biological evolution, the authors developed two activities with an interdisciplinary approach that includes the role of the environment.
In an attempt to integrate a geological component in a classroom investigation of biological evolution, the authors developed two activities with an interdisciplinary approach that includes the role of the environment. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Inez Liftig |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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| By: Ted Willard, Harold Pratt, and Cindy Workosky |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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How to form a study group to examine the Next Generation Science Standards, second public draft.
How to form a study group to examine the Next Generation Science Standards, second public draft. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Alexandra Keller, David Smith, Brenda Harrop, Louis Lamit, Melanie Schroer, Adam Wymore, and Catherine Ueckert |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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The authors review DNA fingerprinting and describe two standards-based lessons they have used in middle school science classes to provide a hands-on approach to learning the basic idea of how restriction enzymes work, the fundamentals of gel electrophoresis,... [view full summary]
The authors review DNA fingerprinting and describe two standards-based lessons they have used in middle school science classes to provide a hands-on approach to learning the basic idea of how restriction enzymes work, the fundamentals of gel electrophoresis, and the resulting DNA fingerprint. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Janna Palliser |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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This column focuses on issues related to environmentally friendly and sustainable science. This month’s issue discusses the effects of wildfires.
This column focuses on issues related to environmentally friendly and sustainable science. This month’s issue discusses the effects of wildfires. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Michelle Williams, Joi Merritt, Amanda Opperman, Jakob Porter, and Kyle Erlenbeck |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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One approach that has shown potential for teaching genetics to middle school students is the use of technology-enhanced instruction, which may lead to increased visualizations. This article describes how a technology-enhanced module helped middle school... [view full summary]
One approach that has shown potential for teaching genetics to middle school students is the use of technology-enhanced instruction, which may lead to increased visualizations. This article describes how a technology-enhanced module helped middle school students gain a more complete understanding of heredity through engaging them in online investigations. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Molly Malone |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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Adding multimedia slide shows developed by the Genetic Science Learning Center as supplements to the activities you already use in your middle school classroom can help reinforce the concept that evolution is a natural process and not a response to a... [view full summary]
Adding multimedia slide shows developed by the Genetic Science Learning Center as supplements to the activities you already use in your middle school classroom can help reinforce the concept that evolution is a natural process and not a response to a changing world. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Patti Erickson |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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This article presents a hands-on, simulated screen for the inherited disease phenylketonuria. Designed as an interactive demonstration of inherited traits, this simulated screen connects real-life genetic testing with the expression of inherited traits... [view full summary]
This article presents a hands-on, simulated screen for the inherited disease phenylketonuria. Designed as an interactive demonstration of inherited traits, this simulated screen connects real-life genetic testing with the expression of inherited traits and proteins from DNA. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Ashley Campbell |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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Teachers can use digital resources and role play to enhance student understanding of science as a human endeavor. Teaching genetics concepts through the lives of scientists allows students to have the opportunity to explore visual representations of... [view full summary]
Teachers can use digital resources and role play to enhance student understanding of science as a human endeavor. Teaching genetics concepts through the lives of scientists allows students to have the opportunity to explore visual representations of DNA and base pair patterns through interactive websites. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Ken Roy |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue talks about a revised Hazard Communication Standard.
This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue talks about a revised Hazard Communication Standard. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Bob Riddle |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses specific astronomic events that were highly publicized.
This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses specific astronomic events that were highly publicized. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Jerine Pegg and Anne Adams |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. In this article the authors describe specific considerations for using anticipation guides in science instruction that were developed from four years of work with teachers... [view full summary]
This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. In this article the authors describe specific considerations for using anticipation guides in science instruction that were developed from four years of work with teachers in the Literacy Instruction in Mathematics and Science for Secondary Teachers project. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Kasey Sindel |
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Science Scope, Oct 12
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This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue provides a lesson for teachers who want to use the high-interest topic of crime scene investigation for teaching across content areas.
This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue provides a lesson for teachers who want to use the high-interest topic of crime scene investigation for teaching across content areas. [hide full abstract]
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