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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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Studying Zooarchaeology

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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Striking a Balance

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....