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Common supermarket items, such as contact lens cleaner and meat tenderizer, are used to demonstrate the digestion of proteins as part of enzymatic reactions. This lab is designed to present enzymes as common, abundant, useful, and important substance...
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Career of the Month: An interview with oceanographer Evan B. Forde
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue features oceanographer Evan B. Forde of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration....
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Editor's Corner: Through Instrumental Eyes
The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....
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Seeing the World Through Instrumental "Eyes"
An historical timeline and related activities illustrate the importance of the electromagnetic spectrum in providing vital clues about the evolution of the universe. Teachers can explore with students the history of astronomy and the science that has...
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Hand washing: A powerful preventative practice!
Hand washing and hand care practices are especially important and have long been recognized as a standard health and safety protocol for laboratory work. Find the answer to the Question of the month: Should sponges be used for lab station cleanup? If...
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Hook your students' interest by building a tornado box that simulates tornado development and the necessary environmental conditions. This article features detailed instructions for building the tornado box, plus suggestions for incorporating it into...
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Harry Potter and the Dichotomous Key
In this lesson, students use Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans—a “wild” candy written about in the Harry Potter books and now available in stores—to learn about classification and dichotomous keys. In these activities, students sort jelly be...
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An extension of a 1993 published activity teaches students about infectious agents and what steps they can take, as individuals, to prevent the spread of infectious disease. ...
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Science Sampler: Environmental education for at-risk students
In too many cases, at-risk students are not included in outside-the-school activities. However, hands-on environmental education experiences can improve student engagement and achievement. This article contains suggestions for an overnight retreat th...
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Teaching through Trade Books: It's Pumpkin Time!
When one thinks of October, many possible ideas to explore through science and reading come to mind—fall weather, changing leaves, and perhaps that annual trip to the pumpkin patch to select the perfect pumpkin. This month’s column highlights two...
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Teachers have to be creative with limited funds to generate the materials needed to support programs. This author identifies an enjoyable way to enlist the help and support of students and parents for a scavenger hunt....