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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue we learn about one physician assistant's experiences.
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue we learn about one physician assistant's experiences. [hide full abstract]
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| By: J. Jose Bonner |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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Students use hair color to make a clear connection between genotype and phenotype.
Students use hair color to make a clear connection between genotype and phenotype. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Steve Metz |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.
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| By: Gary O'Dell and Wilson Gonzalez-Espada |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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This article describes how geologists investigate groundwater flow systems in areas of karst topography—geologic formations shaped by dissolving bedrock—and provides a way for students to replicate this research. Students also use electric current to... [view full summary]
This article describes how geologists investigate groundwater flow systems in areas of karst topography—geologic formations shaped by dissolving bedrock—and provides a way for students to replicate this research. Students also use electric current to model water currents and map unseen flow routes. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Aaron Osowiecki |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank discusses emphasizing energy in an introductory physics course.
The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank discusses emphasizing energy in an introductory physics course. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Maria-Serena Poli and Marco Capodivacca |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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In this article students investigate North America's continental margins using GeoMapApp, a free global topography database. Each student investigates continental margins along the East, West, and Gulf Coasts, determines the nature of these margins, and... [view full summary]
In this article students investigate North America's continental margins using GeoMapApp, a free global topography database. Each student investigates continental margins along the East, West, and Gulf Coasts, determines the nature of these margins, and identifies common morphologic features. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Renee Clary and James Wandersee |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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In this activity students investigate and monitor fault zones around the world and learn about seismology.
In this activity students investigate and monitor fault zones around the world and learn about seismology. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Renee Clary and James Wandersee |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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This article uses a historic cataclysm to teach modern science. This study of Krakatoa offers an opportunity to correct common student misconceptions about volcanoes.
This article uses a historic cataclysm to teach modern science. This study of Krakatoa offers an opportunity to correct common student misconceptions about volcanoes. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Ken Roy |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses responsibility for lab safety being in the hands of both the teacher preparatory institution and the school district.
This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses responsibility for lab safety being in the hands of both the teacher preparatory institution and the school district. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Eric Brunsell and Martin Horejsi |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses the "layers" feature of Google Earth.
This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses the "layers" feature of Google Earth. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Rodger W. Bybee |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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The author presents the science and engineering practices from the recently released A Framework for K–12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas.
The author presents the science and engineering practices from the recently released A Framework for K–12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Amanda Beckrich |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue presents several global environmental issues and suggests a classroom activity for each.
This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue presents several global environmental issues and suggests a classroom activity for each. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Michael Romano |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 11
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This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. In this month’s issue the author emphasizes that everyday science events can provide plentiful connections to classroom science content.
This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. In this month’s issue the author emphasizes that everyday science events can provide plentiful connections to classroom science content. [hide full abstract]
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