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The Egg: In the Lab and Across Cultures
Eggs can be an inexpensive way to illustrate scientific concepts and promote understanding of other cultures. This series of demonstrations address the science and cross-cultural significance of eggs....
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Science Sampler: Playing games
Playing games in class is always a welcome change, but designing science games can be very time consuming for the teacher. This article describes how to enlist student help in creating new games. Examples and a grading rubric are included....
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Science 101: What Is a Watershed?
The term watershed is often used today, but not all of us know what it truly describes. A watershed is an area of land in which all water drains to a common location or waterway. In some parts of a watershed, water flows. In other parts of a watershe...
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Editor's Corner: A Vocal Inquiry
The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue and elaborates on the definition of "inquiry."...
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After the Bell: Historical societies—more than a visit to a dusty attic!
The local historical society has a wealth of possibilities. This article features a few ideas on ways they can be used to enhance science curriculum....
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The “soda in the aquarium” demonstration will help teachers assess students’ understanding of density and their ability to apply the processes of science. This activity allows students to focus their questions and determine the investigation wh...
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Careers in Science: An Interview with Food Technologist Kristen Girard
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. The exciting field of food technology is featured in this month's interview with Kristen Girard....
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Symbiosis is best defined as a physical association between, or among, organisms of different species that persists for most of their life history. The existence of symbiosis as an evolutionary force teaches students about the history and nature of s...
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Ah, springtime! Here in the Heartland we experience a rainbow of color from the buds and blossoms and languish in the warm air. It’s appropriate that this April issue of Science and Children focuses on outdoor adventures with children. It is often ...
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The continual student interaction involved in cooperative learning helps students gain a better comprehension of concepts and cultivate their capacity for scientific inquiry. When activities revolve around learning groups, students communicate about ...
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Teachers in a multiage classroom integrated science, mathematics, and social studies through exploring their own neighborhood. Following lessons on shapes and materials, a model of a neighborhood was constructed....
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Teaching through Trade: Life-Cycle Science
The lifecycle of the butterfly is commonly taught at the elementary level. This month's column focuses on the book Waiting for Wings. Background information and activities for grades K-3 and 4-6 are included....
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What Would It Be Like Without...? Examining nonrenewable resources through inquiry-based activities
An educator's role is to provide opportunities to help students explore the topic of renewable and nonrenewable resources and the possible consequences of exploitation. These inquiry-based activities challenge students to reconsider consequences of ...
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A program developed by a zoo and elementary school provided nature experiences for urban youth by focusing on habitats and animal adaptations. Zoo educators visited the classroom, teachers continued the lessons with books, and then students visited t...
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Connecting Biotechnology and Society
A recombinant DNA activity allows students to consider the benefits and costs of genetic engineering. Laboratory activities in biotechnology can be adapted to provide unique opportunities for students to explore socio-cultural issues in the science c...