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A Few Loose Ends

Before moving on to weather patterns, there are a few concepts about air and water that haven't been covered thus far. This chapter ties together these loose ends and prepares readers for a better understanding of the various processes that cause wea...

General Science Physical Science Teaching Strategies Teacher Preparation

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Small-Scale Weather

The concepts covered so far that pertain to the Earth's weather will finally be applied in this chapter. A number of basic mechanisms that govern small-scale things such as cloud formation, rain, fog, dew point, and humidity, will be addressed. ...

Middle School Aerospace Earth & Space Science Engineering

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Large-Scale Weather

In the previous chapter, we dealt with how the properties of air and water affected small-scale weather such as the formation of clouds, the formation of fog, and how comfortable you feel at different times of the year. In this chapter, we're going t...

Middle School Aerospace Earth & Space Science Environmental Science

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The Severe Stuff

So far, small-scale and large-scale weather patterns have been dealt with. What seems to interest people most, though, are the "special" events related to weather. Those special events include thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and drought...

Middle School Aerospace Earth & Space Science

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Connecting Electricity and Magnetism

As discussed at the beginning of the book, there is an intimate connection between electricity and magnetism, which will be further addressed in this chapter as well. We'll end up with a scientific model for what magnetism is, what makes something a ...

eBook

Air, Water, and Weather: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It (e-Book)

Thunderstruck by storm fronts? Perplexed about air pressure? Hazy on how weather works? If you’ve always been shaky on the science behind such phenomena, Air, Water, and Weather is designed to help you develop a deep understanding of the basics so ...

Journal Article

Science Sampler: Formative assessment guideposts

A formative assessment can provide a snapshot of what a student knows and is able to do. Use this approach to close the gap between what is known and what needs to be known through informative feedback. Explore the use of formative assessments with n...

eBook

Exemplary Science in Grades 9-12: Standards-Based Success Stories (e-book)

In this collection of 15 essays, educators describe successful programs they’ve developed to fulfill the National Science Education Standards’ vision for the reform of teaching, assessment, professional development, and content at the high school...

eBook

Exploring Ecology: 49 Ready-to-Use Activities for Grades 4-8 (e-Book)

Get out of the classroom and into the field, where students can get up close and personal with the environment. Exploring Ecology gets you ready and then tells you what to do when you get there. It’s a collection of hands-on, inquiry-based activiti...

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: An Institute for Inquiry

The programs at the Institute of Math, Science, and Technology Education at Texas Christian University at Fort Worth, Texas, provide an array of professional development programs and workshops to benefit area teachers and improve mathematics, science...

Journal Article

The Alchemy of Art

Who says that art and science don't mix? Art provides students a way to visually represent their scientific knowledge and at the same time helps teachers assess student understanding. The author, a high school chemistry teacher, includes at least one...

Journal Article

Guest Editorial: Where Are We Now?

Results from the recently released 2003 Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), two major international studies of achievement in science and mathematics, provide insights and an op...

Journal Article

Ice Versus Rock

Through a snow bank exploration activity students inquire about ice cave formations. Their icicle observations lead them to a discussion of stalactite formations. By incorporating the scientific process students were able to compare the two process...

Journal Article

After the bell: Mapping your way to geographic awareness: Part II

Students experience, through simulation, the skills that are required of a cartographer in this activity that integrates literature, history, and science. Students will discover how the technique of mapmaking has evolved over time and how the style o...

Journal Article

Linking Classroom Instruction and Assessment to Standardized Testing

Is it possible to "teach to the test" and still include inquiry-based science in your classroom? Yes! By using the model presented in this article that shows how inquiry-based instruction and creative classroom assessment can be used to teach concept...

Journal Article

Career of the Month: An Interview with Art Conservation Scientist, M. Susan Barger

This month's Careers in Science column focuses on art conservation science. This fascinating career combines science, art techniques, and materials history. Introduce your students to M. Susan Barger by sharing this information with them, and as a re...

Journal Article

Editor's Roundtable: Where are we now? (January 2005)

Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), two major international studies of achievement in science and mathematics, provide insights and an opportunity to increase students' science ...

Journal Article

Popping the Kernel: Modeling the States of Matter

Constructing models can help students understand the particulate nature of matter. This article discusses how to use popcorn to engage students in model building and to teach them about the nature of matter. ...

Journal Article

Chaos: Connecting Science and the Humanities

In this article, we learn about a team-taught course entitled Chaos in Science and Literature. The goals of the course were to place science in a nontechnological context, emphasizing its intellectual and cultural aspects, and to provide a forum for ...

Journal Article

Science Shorts: Spoilage Science

Whether it’s fresh or processed, all food eventually spoils. Methods such as freezing, canning, and the use of preservatives lengthen the lifespan of foods, and we—and the modern food industry—rely on these methods to maintain our food supply. ...

Journal Article

Commentary: Where are We Now? (January 2005)

Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), two major international studies of achievement in science and mathematics, provide insights and an opportunity to increase students' science ...

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Science 101: How do fruits ripen?

Most people love to eat fresh fruits, and today there are dozens to choose from—from “standard” fruits like apple, orange, and banana to more exotic fruits like mango, star fruit, and lychee. But how exactly do fruits ripen to taste so good?...

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Drawing Students Out: Using sketching exercises to hone observation skills

Integrating art into science can help students hone their observation skills. In this introductory biology course, the teacher requires students to sketch everything from prepared slides of mitosis and plant anatomy to field sightings of birds and pr...

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Science Sampler: Pictures in the sky

This "stellar" project helps students think in both two and three dimensions, displays the relative distances between the Earth and stars, and introduces students to the constellation myths of diverse cultures....

Journal Article

Teaching Through Trade Books: Antarctic Adaptations

Penguins! This month’s Teaching Through Trade Books column celebrates those tuxedo-clad birds that have come to symbolize winter and provides students with the opportunity to investigate adaptations that help penguins survive in their environment. ...