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Libros de Ciencias en Español: A selection of recent science trade books in Spanish
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This list of recently published Spanish books will appeal to Spanish-speaking children.
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Science and art blend when students identify the ferns growing on their school grounds. Second- and third-grade students worked together to discover plants on the school grounds. This project culminated in the creation…
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It seems that every year, the author sees more examples in television, movies, and even books of dislike, distrust, and disdain of the field of science. In “real” life, she teaches increasing numbers of students…
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Ah, springtime! Here in the Heartland we experience a rainbow of color from the buds and blossoms and languish in the warm air. It’s appropriate that this April issue of Science and Children focuses on outdoor…
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"New Science" and Societal Issues
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As a “new science,” nanotechnology has brought many nanoscale-based applications to the forefront of society. This article describes one such application—a nanosensor that can precisely detect a variety of chemical…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Crazy for Loco Beans
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Do you remember your amazement the first time you watched a Mexican jumping bean hop around in the palm of your hand? Investigating "jumping beans" is a unique way to get your students engaged in scientific inquiry.…
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Tech Trek: Science on the fringes
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Conducting investigations over extended periods of time that use process skills in context is important but it's hard to find the time for such an investigation. This article proposes a solution—“science on the fringes…
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Students are challenged to make engineering choices based on material properties. The authors focus on an Engineering is Elementary unit that emphasizes students' understanding and application of properties of materials…
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Every Day Science Calendar: December 2006
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This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer.
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The Prepared Practitioner: Defining Science
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In a recent Phi Delta Kappan article, Perry Zirkel (2007) described professors and superintendents as “… two groups … marching to the beat of different drummers.” The point is just as valid for professors and teachers…
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Finding Science Past and Present: Universiteitsmuseum and Oude Hortus
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Although the Universiteitsmuseum, Utrecht University Museum, was founded in 1936, its roots reach much deeper. The museum showcases the University of Utrecht from its beginning in 1636. Collections contain artifacts…
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The Doherty Experience at SEA (Sea Education Association) is a three-week program that involves two sessions of preparatory classes ashore in nautical science and oceanography and concludes with a nine-day sea voyage.…
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Students use handheld digital video cameras to support evidence-based reasoning as they design model rock-and-mortar walls.
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SCST: Changes in Teaching and Learning—The Role of New Technology
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In this column the leadership of SCST shares its views with JCST readers. This month's issue shares thoughts on the new electronic communications and what it means for teachers and students.
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Society for College Science Teachers: Trimorphic College Science Professors
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In the author’s opinion, there are three significantly different types of science professors. There are professor-instructors, professor-teachers, and professor-researchers. Although the professional practices in each…
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