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Inquiry in the Community: Students practice scientific inquiry by investigating local environmental issues

Projects based in the community give students the opportunity to engage in investigation as scientists and apply their work to make a difference at home. In the community project described in this article, students practice scientific inquiry by inve...

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A Model of the INEEL Science and Engineering Expo for Middle Schools

The Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) created a high-impact, inquiry-based science and engineering expo that engages students in learning and exploring science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. The expo is aimed...

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Integrating Instuction Through Inquiry... The I-3 Project

To prepare teachers for implementing an integrated curriculum, the University of Louisiana at Monroe conducted a program of professional development for teachers called Integrating Instruction through Inquiry, or I-3 for short. The program provided t...

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Modeling Geyser Eruptions in the Classroom

Watching Old Faithful transform from a smoldering mound to an explosive 50-meter high geyser is enough to generate awe in any observer. Geysers provide an excellent opportunity to explore th Earth system as described by the National Science Education...

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Science Shorts: Plants on the Move

A person gets goose bumps or shivers when they are cold. A rabbit darts down a hole at a loud noise. These two actions are examples of a living things responding to its environment. All living things respond to their environment. Although you mig...

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Cleaning Up the Environment: Students can learn important science concepts while providing valuable services to their communities

Washington State now allows students to obtain a high school varsity letter in community service if they complete over 150 community service hours in a calendar year. With this in mind, the author has integrated community service into the biology cur...