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Editor's Note (July 2006)

In 19th century England, Luddites broke into factories at night to destroy the new, efficient machinery that threatened their jobs. The term has since been applied to anyone fearful or resistent to new technology. In this section the editor remarks ...

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Point of View: What Makes it Science? A Modern Look

Scientific inquiry differs from other human inquiry in the kind of evidence scientists pay attention to. Scientific evidence was born, historically of human curiosity and its search for practical explanations of observed phenomena on which everyone ...

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Every Day Science Calendar: July 2006

This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer. ...

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The Early Years: Roll With It

Sliding common objects, such as blocks, boxes, balls, empty containers, and even play foods down a ramp is a fun way for kids to start exploring some physical science concepts related to the position, force and motion of objects and to develop their ...

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Problems Without Numbers--At First

When teaching problem solving, how many times have you been frustrated by students plugging in numerical values at the earliest opportunity? Symbols that represent concepts--"m" for mass, "v" for speed, "F" for force, and so forth--are too quickly su...

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Crater Appeal

Recent focus on the planet Mars has led to incredible teaching opportunities, such as the Mars Student Imaging Project (MSIP) facilitated by Arizona State University's (ASU) Mars Education Program. The MSIP curriculum serves as an excellent model for...