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Crack open an acorn and investigate the organisms that call it home. In this article, students practice measurement skills as they conduct investigations and discuss concepts of habitat, communities, and ecosystem…
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Current Taxonomy in Classroom Instruction
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The ability to sequence genes has vastly altered our understanding of higher-level relationships among organisms such as those found at the kingdom level. It is important for biology teachers to incorporate these new…
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A handheld computer is a portable electronic device that helps organize and integrate electronic data into the mobile lifestyle of busy professionals and many students. Handheld devices have become more than just…
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This article focuses on the importance of science education and of the need to support the implementation of the Standards by improving science education in local school districts, colleges, and universities. Scientists…
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Snow Globe Science: Students learn solution chemistry through an open-ended lab investigation
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Allowing students to experiment to make a product such as a snow globe encourages the development of problem-solving skills, and students learn the concepts behind solution chemistry by determining the best combination…
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Is it practical to expect teachers to tailor instruction to meet the needs of gifted students when many teachers are already taxed by trying to differentiate curriculum for exceptional education students? It seems an…
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Methods and Strategies: Inventive Learning Stations
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Learning stations can be used for myriad purposes—to teach concepts, integrate subject matter, build interest, and allow for inquiry—the possibilities are limited only by the imagination of the teacher and the supplies…
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Scope on the Skies: March measurements
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While science is certainly language based, it is also bilingual in the sense that mathematics is also “spoken” in science classes. There are many opportunities throughout the school year to integrate the language of…
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Few things capture the spirit of spring like flying a kite. Watching a kite dance and sail across a cloud-spotted sky is not only a visually appealing experience, it also provides a foundation for studies in science and…
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The Guppy Game models the balance between the pressures of natural selection and sexual selection. While playing the game, students learn science content in an interactive, student-driven manner.
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Get in the Game With Team Density
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A floating bowling ball? No way! There is no better way to get students' attention and reinforce the need for conceptual understanding than with a discrepant event like this. Density is a central concept in chemistry…
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Science Sampler: Conservation of mass and an unsuspected buoyancy effect
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Over the years, many interesting chemical reactions and activities have been used to illustrate the conservation of mass. The reaction of baking soda and vinegar is a common example. The experimental procedure described…
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Scope on Safety: Chemicals from cradle to grave
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School districts are not immuned to fines assessed by the Environmental Protection Agency or of becoming vicitims of unscrupulous business practices. With this in mind, schools need to consider adopting a protocol for…
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Idea Bank: Forensics on a Shoestring Budget
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In recent years, forensic science has gained popularity thanks in part to high-profile court cases and television programs. Although the cost of forensic equipment and supplies may initially seem too expensive for the…
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Meteorology Online: Weather forecasting using the Internet
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Today, worldwide up-to-the-minute weather information is just a few mouse clicks away on the Internet. The trick is to apply this information in ways that make us think and learn more effectively. Meteorology embodies…
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