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Using the techniques of forensic anthropology to gather and analyze evidence....
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Using smartphones to explore metadata in a simulated criminal case....
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Investigating the chemistry behind the first use of a nuclear weapon in warfare....
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Students take turns playing different roles to learn the essential skill of collaboration....
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Editor's Corner: Forensics: Solving Mysteries With Science
The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....
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Science 2.0: Use 3D Printers to Teach Design Thinking
This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue covers how a 3D printer is a helpful tool to use when teaching students design thinking, a process for identifying and proposing solutions to real-world problems....
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The Green Room: Species That Benefit From Climate Change
This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue explores invasive plant species and their relation to climate change....
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Focus on Physics: Elementary Electricity in a Nutshell
This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This month covers the basics of electricity....
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Idea Bank: Document a Crime Scene With Smartphone Apps
The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank discusses how in a forensic science course, students apply their critical-thinking skills and knowledge of math and science to solve sim...
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Career of the Month: Forensic Entomologist
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Michelle Sanford's career path to becoming a forensic entomologist....
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Right to the Source: The History of Fingerprinting
Exploring science and history with the Library of Congress. This month's issue discusses the history of fingerprinting using a poster for a neighborhood fingerprint station used during World War II....
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Exploring interesting animals leads to gains in vocabulary—with an assist from technology for assessment....
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Using interactive science notebooks to engage students in science and engineering...
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From “Plants Don’t Eat” to “Plants Are Producers”
The role of vocabulary in scientific sense-making...
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A Cucurbit Ripe for Building Vocabulary
A garden-based project offers multiple opportunities for addressing standards....
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Using a multi-literacy approach to teach about adaptation...
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Editor's Note: Making Sense of Science Terms
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Inventions Take Center Stage
Exploring interesting animals leads to gains in vocabulary—with an assist from technology for assessment....
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The Poetry of Science: Words, Words, Words
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This issue discusses synonyms....
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Formative Assessment Probes: Vocabulary in Context: What Is an Amphibian?
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue explores what characteristics make an amphibian....
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Science 101: Why Aren’t There Magnetic Charges?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses electricity and magnetism....
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This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Bouncing Ball challenge from last month....
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Engineering Encounters: Chemical Reaction Vehicles
This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this issue a STEM project takes off in fifth-grade classrooms....