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Case Study: The Chemistry of Cocaine
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This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This month’s case study focuses on the chemistry of cocaine to teach a…
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Science Sampler: The science of soil textures
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Off-road motorcycle racing and ATV riding. Gardening and fishing. What do these high-adrenaline and slower-paced pastimes have in common? Each requires soil, and the texture of that soil has an effect on all of them. In…
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An infrared (IR) thermometer lab offers the opportunity to give science students a chance to measure surface temperatures, utilizing off-the-shelf-technology. Students will enjoy this inquiry-based activity as they use…
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Idea Bank: Assessing Basic Knowledge in Biology
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The Science Beliefs Quiz contains items related to biology, physical science, and Earth/space science. The entire test is available free to teachers on the internet and consists of 47 declarative statements that were…
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Every Day Science Calendar: August 2009
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This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer.
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After the Bell: Bringing the Outside In—Insects and their galls
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Gall systems are excellent tools for teaching biology. They demonstrate important concepts such as genetic control, plant and animal development, species interactions, biodiversity, and the flow of energy through the…
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Idea Bank: History of Science Poster Challenge
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To learn more about the history of science, secondary level physics students chose a physicist to nominate to the “Physicist Hall of Fame.” The project ultimately involved two student products: a persuasive paper…
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Was the Great Pyramid Built with Simple Machines?
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In this integrated science and social studies lesson, fifth-grade students participated in hands-on activities using simple machines and speculated how the pyramids were built. Students extended the experience by…
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Assessment strategies do not have to be complicated in order to inform both learning and teaching. Assessment strategies described in this article include student drawings, journal entries, lists, dramatizations,…
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The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. In this month’s Idea Bank learn about science mnemonics, lighting the way with Christmas tree lights, science with statistical…
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Students use a portable force indicator to discover the net forces all around them. By directly observing these forces, students can better understand the effect these forces have on an object.
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The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank features the Science in Fiction project where students write an essay comparing and contrastng a science…
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Science Sampler: Writing in Science—Beyond the lab report
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“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…
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Career of the Month: An Interview with NASA Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
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If there's no career exciting enough for you here on Earth, then shoot for the stars... literally! This issue's Career of the Month column profiles NASA astronaut Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to fly on a…
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The Case Study: A Symphony for Your Brain
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In this case study, students examine an advertisement claiming that listening to classical music in an advertised CD set will enhance their cognitive skills and creativity. Students evaluate the claims and evidence…
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