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Science Shorts: Solar Pizza Friday
In an effort to bridge the gap between science and technology and its effects on everyday life, this lesson engages students in a study of solar energy and technological design. Students make real world connections and develop their skills in scienti...
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Elk Habitat: A Case Study of Scientific Inquiry
A case study is an excellent way to help students think like scientists as they work to solve a dilemma. This article describes a case study of elk in Yellowstone National Park. Students read short narratives, based on scientific research data, about...
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Every Day Science: November 2009
This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer. ...
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With the range of conflicting ideas about issues such as climate change and global warming, it has never been more important to let our students outside—beyond the classroom door—to evaluate the validity of such claims by observing nature, collec...
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Science Sampler: Global Warming Project
To address the issue of global warming locally, the author developed an inquiry-based project to examine the impact of the school’s traffic situation on climate change. In this project, students collected data in the parking lot/driveway, researche...
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Case Study: The Wisdom of Groups
What is it about small groups that make them so powerful? The answer is straightforward: Groups tend to solve problems better than even the brightest individuals because “many hands make light work,” and “two heads are better than one.” This ...
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Often the differences students see in science and mathematics classrooms are in perspective, approach, or application. Understanding those differences can help teachers to present a unified picture of mathematics and science to their students. In thi...