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Celebrate Earth Science Week with an exploration of the water cycle and our planet's limited liquid assets. This article, and the poster from the American Geological Institute, supports the theme—Water Is All Around Us…
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Everyday Engineering: What makes a squirt gun squirt?
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You may not think of engineering and squirt guns in the same sentence. However, like many examples of engineering design, the squirt gun pump mechanism is uncomplicated, yet elegant, and very inexpensive to manufacture…
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Teacher’s Toolkit: Cracking the method
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One problem we face as teachers of sixth-grade science is how to teach the process of inquiry to students who are still used to learning everything concretely. Indeed, even after walking students through an inquiry lab…
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The Genetics and Evolution of Human Skin Color
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This case explores the genetics and evolution of skin color, using a short story by Kate Chopin called “Desiree’s Baby” as a starting point. Students read the story and discuss a series of questions probing the genetics…
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Science 101: Why Don't All Rolling Objects Reach the Bottom of an Incline at the Same Time?
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author discusses motion and friction.
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Everyday Engineering: Toying Around With Wind Ups
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This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. In this issue the authors use wind-up toys to introduce students to how gears interact.
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Career of the Month: Materials Engineer
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This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes the career path of a materials engineer.
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This month's insert teaches students how science and technology help make the most of our limited resources and limit the environmental impact of mining operations. This article provides information to help you…
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Old Wine Into New Bottles: How Traditional Lab Exercises Can Be Converted Into Investigative Ones
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The trend in biology labs to move away from the traditional method of teaching to an investigative one is increasing. The object of this is to teach not only the facts but also the process of science. But all techniques…
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An after-school photography club challenges students to find a science topic of interest and create a storyboard through photographs. Community members, parents, and volunteer teenagers help the children develop…
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Favorite Demonstration: The Laporte Selection Rule in Electronic Absorption Spectroscopy
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The Laporte selection rule states that electronic transitions between two gerade (g) states are forbidden; electronic transitions between two ungerade (u) states are forbidden; and electronic transitions between a…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: What's Up with Sinking?
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Two trade books invite students to explore the question: To sink or not to sink? That is the experiment. Though both books are targeted for younger children, teachers can use these books with elementary students of…
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Teaching through Trade Books: Rock Solid Science
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Children are naturally curious about the world around them, including the rocks beneath their feet. By observing, describing, and sorting a variety of rocks, students can discover that rocks have certain physical…
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Research and Teaching: Student Understanding of Ionizing Radiation and Radioactivity
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Results from research into the teaching and learning of physics have shown that many college students have significant conceptual and reasoning difficulties relating to topics of radioactivity. Interviewing students…
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Students are using the tools of scientists when keeping a science notebook. They are also keeping track of their thinking and the changes to their original ideas. To bring students’ existing ideas out for examination,…
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