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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (2005 List)
The annual list of Outstanding Science Trade Books for K-12 students was selected by a committee of National Science Teacher Association members. This comprehensive list of selected books were all published in 2005....
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Learning Genetics with Paper Pets
By the end of the eighth grade, students are expected to have a basic understanding of the mechanisms of basic genetic inheritance (NRC 1996). However, these concepts can be difficult to teach. To make these concepts easier for students to grasp, hav...
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Our Place in the Spongy Universe
Physicist James Trefil once described our universe as "The Spongy Universe," comparing large-scale cosmic structures to the structure of a sponge. Because the sponge is such a good model for the universe, the authors modified this "Spongy Universe" a...
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Scope on the Skies: The equinox
With the vernal, or March equinox at hand, now is the perfect time to do some myth-busting with your students by exploring the popular notion that a raw egg will only balance on its end on the equinox. This month’s Scope on the Skies describes this...
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The Case Study: Assessment of Case Teaching -- Where Do We Go From Here? Part I
Many undergraduates, especially women and traditionally underrepresented groups, avoid higher-level science and mathematics. Several students who switched from science and mathematics majors in college report "poor teaching by faculty" as a signific...
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Universal Design in Science Learning
Universal design provides a framework for science educators to ensure that teaching and learning opportunities are not only standards-based, but inherently flexible, accessible, and usable to accommodate learner diversity--including cultural, socioec...
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Science Shorts: Tangling With Hair
You're probably familiar with the fairy tale of Rapunzel and how her prince climbed her golden locks to her tower. In this month's activity, your students will be surprised to find that--though not suitable as a ladder--hair is a lot stronger than t...