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The "Book Bag Buddies" project gives third-grade students a chance to channel their enthusiasm and research from science investigations into writing. Students integrated science content and language arts by using their favorite stuffed animals as mai...
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The authors developed activities to teach elementary children about insulin function in conjunction with lessons on portion control. These diabetes education "workshops" were entitled "Knowledge Is Power" in an effort to convey to students that they ...
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Sheltered instruction for ELL students includes techniques to combine language development with science instruction. This article discusses common strategic elements promoted in both science inquiry and sheltered instruction....
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A Unique Interdisciplinary Science Research Experience for First-Year Students
This article describes a first-year, seminar-style class in which, under the direction of an advisor, students engage in a semester-long research project....
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The Science Fair: A New Look at an Old Tradition
This article uses the term science fair for projects and programs that give students authentic and personal experiences in doing science (this can include expositions, olympiads, and other design competitions). The author presents some reflections on...
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What Students Really Think About Doing Research
This article shares student perspectives on authentic research projects. This qualitative study followed 14 students through a local science and engineering fair project to gain information about their thoughts about research....
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Point of View: Sharing Pedagogical Techniques as a Mechanism for Interdisciplinary Contact
This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue discusses interdisciplinary collaboration among teachers....
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The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....
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Guest Editorial: A Brief History of the National Middle Level Science Teachers Association
An opinion piece about the highlights and membership benefits of NMLSTA....
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Beyond the Numbers: Making Sense of Statistics (e-book)
Statistics is required coursework within most teacher certification programs. Beyond the Numbers presents a nonthreatening, practical approach to statistics, providing step-by-step instructions for understanding and implementing the essential compone...
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Editor's Note: From Whimsy to Literacy
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....