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Idea Bank: The Snowball Questioning Method
The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank highlights an efficient method of questioning students that brings quick feedback, revealing how well they understand a topic....
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Safer Science: OSHA's Newest Lab Resource
This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses a new OSHA publication Laboratory Safety Guidance....
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Creating Science Assessments That Support Inquiry
This article discusses the resources available for teachers to apply higher-level thinking and cognitive complexity to their instruction and assessments....
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Students engage in inquiry science to solve the mystery of bones....
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Applying Scientific Principles to Resolve Student Misconceptions
Using sinking and floating as an example, this article introduces a method to guide students to solve misconception problems by using scientific principles....
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Everyday Engineering: It's Stuck on You
This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. This month's issue takes a closer look at adhesive bandages....
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This article describes using learning centers to advance English language learners' linguistic fluency....
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A Traveler's Guide to the Universe
Summer enrichment activities about space keep students' minds engaged wherever they travel....
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Engaging Students in the Scientific Practices of Explanation and Argumentation
This article examines the sixth and seventh practices concerning explanation and argumentation, found in A Framework for K–12 Science Education....
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Guest Editorial: Misunderstanding Misconceptions
An opinion piece about the different ways teachers view misconceptions....
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Formative Assessment Probes: Food for Plants: A Bridging Concept
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses whether students think plants need food or not....
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Science 101: How Do Binoculars Work?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author reveals the science behind binoculars....
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This article shows how teachers can use common instructional methods to ensure that students, including ELLs, understand the language of science, construct new concepts, and simultaneously develop academic English abilities....
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This article provides ideas for introducing students to herpetology....
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Students explore a new kind of testing—of soil—and learn about plant needs and how to analyze results....
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Science Shorts: Truffula Tree Troubles
This column provides classic classroom activities that emphasize science process skills. In this month’s issue the author discusses how to use The Lorax to engage students in a rich exploration of renewable and non-renewable resources....
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Tech Trek: A Coruscating Star in the Calvalcade of Electronic Devices: The iPad
This column provides a look at the latest technology for science educators. This month's issue focuses on the iPad....
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Engaging Students in the Scientific Practices of Explanation and Argumentation
This article examines the sixth and seventh practices concerning explanation and argumentation, which are highlighted in A Framework for K–12 Science Education....