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Scope on Safety: Shedding light on laser pointer safety

With the introduction of physics concepts at the elementary and middle school grades resulting from the National Science Education Standards and No Child Left Behind legislation, teachers are looking for exciting technology that will turn kids on to ...

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Science Sampler: NASA’s Dawn mission—Helping define planets, dwarf planets, and asteroids

The decision by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006 to redefine the term planet has caught the attention of the public and students from grade school to graduate school. The IAU’s decision has not changed the makeup of the solar sy...

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Becoming A National Board Certified Teacher: One Teacher’s Perspective

Reflecting on one’s practice, whether it is a conversation with a single student, a lesson, or a unit plan, is the surest way for a teacher to improve. Going through the process of becoming a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) is a journey of ...

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Editor’s Roundtable: Our solar system and beyond

This month’s column reveals our themes for the upcoming school year and beyond, which have been intentionally designed to touch on all the NSES content standards for grades 5-8. In addition, you are encouraged to write a manuscript to share with yo...

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Scope on the Skies: Summer skies—Planets, an eclipse, and shooting stars

This summer, in addition to viewing several of the bright visible planets and another lunar eclipse, there will be an opportunity for viewing the target of an upcoming NASA mission, the asteroid Vesta. Highlights of the summer skies and other celesti...