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Bolster students' confidence in science through two art-based biology projects described in this article.These successful projects were used in a 10th-grade biology class and focus on immunology and human evolution.…
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Students use publicly available data on industrial activities, history of toxic material disposal, basic chemistry, regulatory approaches of federal and state agencies and environmental policy theory to critique and…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Delving Into Disasters
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Students uncover information about previous natural disasters or events to construct explanations using science process skills.
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Over 200 science, mathematics, and technology teachers have participated in real-world industry experiences through the Industry–Education Partnership (IEP) program at the Mississippi State University. Since 2005, IEP…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: May the Force Be with You!
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Students’ fascination with moving objects—as well as with how they themselves move—can inspire numerous physical science investigations. This month's Teaching Through Trade Books column focuses on two books about motion…
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For several years, many of the authors' new-school-year resolutions have revolved around a common theme: improving the introduction of inquiry skills to young (kindergarten through second grade) learners, particularly…
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Editor's Note: Hard to Learn; Hard to Teach
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Mosquitoes on Maui: Students conduct research for an island-wide mosquito study
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Science students participate in a year-long, school-based study involving the Maui Public Health Department to define mosquito behavior and distribution due to an outbreak of dengue fever, a disease spread by Mosquitoes…
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Not only are stories captivating, they make it easier to learn and recall facts, figures, and equations. Stories tell us who we are as a people—the problems we face, the values we cherish, the barriers we must surmount.
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Enhancing Science Education Through Art
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Augmenting science with the arts is a natural combination when one considers that both scientists and artists rely on similar attitudes and values. This article describes simple art activities that allow students to…
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It's No Problem to Invent a Solution
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A kindergarten class learns about inventions, inventors, and how to be an inventor. Engaging students in learning about pencil sharpeners led to researching and developing a lesson plan designed so students could learn…
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A Peer-Reviewed Research Assignment for Large Classes
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One way science educators can integrate writing, critical-thinking and team-building skills into their curriculum is by incorporating a collaborative, peer-evaluated research paper assignment. This type of exercise…
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Mathematical Modeling in Science
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Creating mathematical models using spreadsheets can help high school students learn at deep levels in both science and mathematics, and give teachers an excellent opportunity to integrate these two disciplines. The…
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Constructing and Critiquing Arguments
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Four communication strategies help students discuss, defend, and debunk ideas. These strategies emphasize speaking and writing to facilitate students' engagement in scientific argumentation.
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The Kellogg Commission calls for a process of engagement in which the expertise found on our campuses is focused collaboratively on the problems faced by society. Expanding interdisciplinary teaching and learning is the…
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