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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....
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Idea Bank: Creating "Animers" and Genetics Game
These activities allow first-year chemistry students to learn about structural isomers while studying organic chemistry and biology students to adapt a game while studying genetics and genetic disorders....
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Science Sampler: Scruples and hogsheads
Accurate measuring is an integral component of learning and doing science. This article features some simple memory techniques that make learning the metric prefixes as easy as reciting the alphabet....
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Digital Imaging Investigations
Activities that involve capturing, modifying, and analyzing digital images enhance classroom science instruction using digital imaging technology....
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An inquiry-based research model provides students and teachers with a better understanding of inquiry and greater confidence in their critical thinking skills. This classroom experience is valued because the teacher guides students through the entire...