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Commentary: Educating the Public on Food Safety
In 1993, the Pacific Northwest witnessed an outbreak of the pathogen Escherichia coli (E. coli) 0157:H7 from undercooked, contaminated hamburgers served at Seattle-area Jack in the Box fast-food restaurants (Golan et al. 2004). This foodborne illne...
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Science Sampler: Collecting artifacts
A new science teacher commissioned students to help build a collection of artifacts related to science. As the project evolved, the teacher was able to cover material across the curriculum and show how closely different areas are intertwined. By enco...
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Editor's Corner: Food for Thought
Food issues often appear in the news and other media. For example, the media regularly address food safety concerns—from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) or “Mad Cow Disease” to Salmonella and Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreaks. Obe...
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Scope on Safety: Fire safety fundamentals
Planning and prevention is the best defense against fires in school. This is particularly true in the science laboratory due to the presence of flammable gases, liquids, combustibles, and other potential sources of fire. This article outlines prudent...
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Methods and Strategies: Reaching English Language Learners
The “hands-on” nature of science motivates and encourages students to interact with others, which can be especially good for English Language Learners (ELL). These basic strategies will benefit all students....