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Shake, Rattle, and Hopefully Not Fall
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Earthquakes occur across the globe, and their efforts can be felt by people regardless of location. However, a moderate earthquake in Pakistan or Turkey may cause much greater damage than a stronger earthquake in Tokyo…
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The following question is addressed in this month’s column: An email debate among science teachers focused on the explosive nature of “superheated” microwaved water. Could someone address the real science that either…
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Scope on the Skies: Scope it out!
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A multitude of celestial opportunities were present during the month of April, 2004. This issue of Scope on the skies highlights some of the celestial events that occurred during this timeframe; such as planet…
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Career of the Month: Adventure Therapist
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This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue highlights the experiences of an adventure therapist.
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Editor’s Roundtable: Beyond the classroom walls
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It is no secret that students learn best when the topic they are studying interests them or relates in some way to their lives outside of school. With a little work and planning, science teachers should be able to make…
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Tech Trek: Windows to the universe
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As a national research facility, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in Green Bank, West Virginia, is in a unique position to give science teachers and students a glimpse into the world of the research…
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Editor’s Roundtable: Too much assessment
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Regardless of the context, the intent and meaning of “assessment” has remained the same: to determine what students know before a lesson starts, to monitor if they are “getting it” as the lesson unfolds, and to measure…
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SCST: 'What Am I Doing Here?,' Revisited: Some Columns I Wish I Had Written
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In this column the leadership of the Society for College Science Teachers (SCST) shares its views with JCST readers.
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Scope on Safety: Responsible use of live animals in the classroom
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Keeping live animals in the classroom or laboratory makes science come alive for students. The use of animals in the classroom or laboratory is highly encouraged, providing appropriate care and safety are addressed.…
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This case explores the aggressive mimicry behavior of “femmes fatales” fireflies—female fireflies in the genus Photuris that mimic the flash pattern of females in the genus Photinus to lure Photinus males to their death…
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Using free software called Google Earth, students can view Earth by hovering over features and locations they preselect or by serendipitously exploring locations that catch their fascination. This article presents a…
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Students use time-tested strategies to recall scientific information. By means of mnemonics—cognitive strategies that help students learn and remember scientific information such as facts, lists, categories, and…
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Teaching Earth and space science with field trips, geologic timelines, and other activities involving these ancient records of life.
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Idea Bank: Measuring the Speed of Sound
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The following physics lab activities are new versions of old experiments for measuring the speed of sound—what makes them new is their use of electronic interfacing, which can be exciting for students. Each activity…
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Light Students' Interest in the Nature of Science
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The nature of science is a vital part of students’ educational experience. Learn how to apply the study of electrical circuits into an activity that seamlessly unites content, process, and the nature of science.
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