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Science 101: What Is a Crystal?
Science and Children's column dedicated to basic science addresses the question, What is a crystal? A geologist provides the answer....
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Scope on the skies: Moons—Natural satellites
This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. The moons (natural satellites) of the solar system are especially interesting in their incredible range of diversity....
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There’s no better way to understand the work of a scientist than to have it explained in the scientist’s own words. Scientific journals, personal accounts of research projects, and documentaries can give students an authentic view of the scientif...
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Curriculum integration takes time to develop. It’s not easy to find ways to connect science standards with those in another subject. The science concepts, and those in the other content areas, have to be real and meaningful. But the rewards can be ...
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Tried and True: Splints and gases
This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. In this month’s issue learn how chemical reactions carry much more impact when experienced firsthand rather than through pictures in a textbook or on a video. ...
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A Flight Simulator Program Takes Off
Aviation concepts, including forces acting on an airplane, navigation, correct aircraft terminology, and general aviation vocabulary, are often part of a comprehensive fifth-grade aviation curriculum. But in one school district, students also learned...
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Understanding by Design Meets Integrated Science
A high school science curriculum is developed using the principles of "backward design." By using this curriculum design model, an integrated high school science program is created and implemented. ...
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Common supermarket items, such as contact lens cleaner and meat tenderizer, are used to demonstrate the digestion of proteins as part of enzymatic reactions. This lab is designed to present enzymes as common, abundant, useful, and important substance...
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Career of the Month: An interview with oceanographer Evan B. Forde
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue features oceanographer Evan B. Forde of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration....
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Editor's Corner: Through Instrumental Eyes
The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....
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Seeing the World Through Instrumental "Eyes"
An historical timeline and related activities illustrate the importance of the electromagnetic spectrum in providing vital clues about the evolution of the universe. Teachers can explore with students the history of astronomy and the science that has...
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Hand washing: A powerful preventative practice!
Hand washing and hand care practices are especially important and have long been recognized as a standard health and safety protocol for laboratory work. Find the answer to the Question of the month: Should sponges be used for lab station cleanup? If...