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Editor's Note (February 2006)

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Editor's Note (February 2006)

Even though chemistry is a cornerstone of scientific literacy--standng smack in the intersection of physics and biology--we haven't done a good job communicating either its importance or how interesting it is. This section gives a synopsis of chemis...

Idea Bank: Word Wall

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Idea Bank: Word Wall

Science is a vocabulary-rich subject and students' knowledge of vocabulary relates directly to their comprehension. That is why it is important to provide a variety of opportunities for students to practice vocabulary. In this inquiry-based activity,...

Scope on the Skies: Follow the Drinking Gourd

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Scope on the Skies: Follow the Drinking Gourd

As you gaze into the stars during the month of February, remember the plight of African Americans and their ancestors. During the years leading up to and during the Civil War, slaves relied on their knowledge of stars to help determine compass direct...

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