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Making Sense of Topographic Maps

"I'm confused!" "What are all those squiggly lines? "I don't get it!" These are some common reactions the first time students see a full-sized United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic map. The study and interpretation of maps is, of course,...

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Science Sampler: The Sweet Earth

This activity compares different kinds of candy to the different types of rocks based on direct observation. A great number of geologic processes either take unimaginable lengths of time to complete, or happen in places that cannot be directly observ...

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Science Sampler: Teaching science to middle school students with learning problems

The inclusion of students with special needs in the middle school science class that is not collaboratively taught with a special education teacher can be a challenge to both students and teacher. The purpose of this article is to outline the charact...

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Survival Skills

Animals have many adaptations that help them survive in their environment and meet their special needs of food and shelter. This month’s column focuses on two such adaptations: camouflage and beaks. This articles comes with a corresponding activit...