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In Sync with Science Teaching

A handheld computer is a portable electronic device that helps organize and integrate electronic data into the mobile lifestyle of busy professionals and many students. Handheld devices have become more than just convenient, expensive, electronic dat...

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Teaching Through Trade Books: The Great Quake of 1906

Natural disasters such as the 1906 San Francisco earthquake serve as reminders of the need for geologic research and investment in disaster preparedness of all types. Although young students may view their world as a rather localized area, natural d...

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Issues in-depth: Inside global warming

Over the last 15 years, much attention has been given to global warming, and whether the increase in the Earth's temperature in recent decades threatens the survival of life on Earth. As such, it's important that science teachers understand the basic...

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Learning Concepts With Cases

The case study method can be an effective pedagogy to address the problems in science education. The National Research Council has identified three principals about how students learn science in the classroom. First, we must address students' prio...

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Variations on an Historical Case Study: The Extraordinary Accident of Isidro Mejia

Activities using the same historical case study can be designed for courses of varying degrees of proficiency by altering the format to suit each academic level. The case of Isidro Mejia, a construction worker who had six nails accidently shot into...

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Science Sampler: Systems of Success -- The George Washington Carver Science Fair

In March 2007, the George Washington Carver Science Fair will celebrate its 28th anniversary. This one-of-a-kind urban enrichment program provides opportunities for middle school students to engage in authentic scientific investigations. Over the yea...

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Perspectives: The Myth of Catering to Learning Styles

The idea that people may have different abilities to learn, depending on the modality of instruction, has been around for over 100 years. When applied to educational practice, the essence of this viewpoint is that because everyone learns differently...

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Methods and Strategies: Thinking Metric

Despite educators’ strong recommendation for teaching students measurement skills—and specifically the metric system—measurement continues to be among the lowest scoring mathematics content areas in the United States for students. But, it does...

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Case Studies Add Value to a Diverse Teaching Portfolio in Science Courses

Together with lectures and labs, case studies assist students in acquiring content knowledge, process skills, and an understanding of the context and application of science to their daily lives. Cases make the process of scientific learning more gen...

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Using a Strategic Planning Tool as a Framework for Case Analysis

In this article, the authors describe how they use a strategic planning tool known as SWOT as a framework for case analysis, using it to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of public works projects intended to enhance region...

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Every Day Science Calendar: October 2006

This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer. ...

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Kite Explorations

Children are delighted by the playful activity of making and flying kites, and this month's trade book article encourages teachers to harness this excitement and connect it to investigations relating to wind, technology, and the design of experiments...

Elementary Teaching Strategies

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The Need for Ocean Literacy in the Classroom - Part I: An overview of efforts to promote ocean literacy

Society is largely ocean illiterate and a basic understanding of the key concepts needed for sound decision making on matters related to sustainability and the health of humankind is lacking. At present, a network of approximately 100 members of the ...

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Ocean Science in the Classroom

Although ocean or marine science courses can effectively integrate the sciences in ways that stimulate student curiosity and interest, they have not yet received formal recognition for the role they could play in improving science education for secon...

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Promoting Discussion in the Science Classroom Using Gallery Walks

A gallery walk is a discussion technique that gets students out of their chairs and actively involved in synthesizing important science concepts, writing, and public speaking. The technique also cultivates listening and team-building skills. This p...