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A Rubric for Selecting Inquiry-Based Activities
One of the biggest challenges to the more widespread use of inquiry is the difficulty teachers have in identifying appropriate activities. Teachers can structure the use of inquiry in the classroom with this rubric based on the National Science Educa...
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Science Sampler: Writing in Science—Beyond the lab report
“This isn’t English class!” but creative writing can be a useful tool for increasing comprehension of science topics, and writing skills are so necessary that they need to be practiced in all classes. Learn how the author developed a science wr...
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Diving into Literature, Mathematics, and Science
Students dive into this integrated lesson structured around Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea....
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Scope on the Skies: The school year in space
This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue features planet observations, eclipses, launches, and the International Space Station's (ISS) continued growth....
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From Galileo to Snowflake Bentley: Using Literature to Teach Inquiry in Middle School Science
In this article, the authors create new possibilities for using award-winning literature to teach science. Paired texts, or two texts that are related conceptually, are used to integrate science and literacy standards. Literature clusters that addres...
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Learn to differentiate between accuracy and precision with this data-collection activity from the Healthy Water, Healthy People Water Quality Educators Guide....
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After the Bell: Parents as teachers—how teachers can help parents promote science literacy
This article contains three simple, highly effective strategies that can be shared with parents to encourage students' more active learning, thinking, and processing of information....
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Tech Trek: Who solved the longitude problem?
This activity is a practical example of how a middle school science teacher can use a variety of media to conduct an in-depth exploration....
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Whether it takes the form of a tutorial, simulation, or educational game, computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is becoming a permanent part of science education. In this article, the author shares some of the current research that demonstrates the suc...
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Predict, Observe, and Explain (POE) centers can be used in the classroom to provide simple and focused activities that promote scientific inquiry skills. This article provides instructions for setting up a POE center, along with several suggestions f...
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Sharpen students' experimental design and observation skills with the help of gastropods. This article describes a five-day activity that incorporates guided and inquiry-based learning. Students spend some time observing the snails, then design and c...
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Science Sampler: Setting the scene for summer
Students are much more likely to remember science concepts when they are presented in an entertaining way. Learn how the author uses a science play to reinforce concepts presented in the unit on genetics and mutations....
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Scope on the Skies: Where have all the planets gone?
This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. In this month’s issue, learn how the orbital motion of the Earth causes a shift in the direction we look to see the planets....