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Favorite Demonstration: The Cell Organelle Pageant
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The Cell Organelle Pageant is an activity to reinforce student’s understanding of the structure and function of eukaryotic cell organelles. This activity should follow readings and a lecture presentation on cell types…
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Science Sampler: Deal me in—Using playing cards to model the periodic table of elements
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Unfortunately, the terms “resource deprived” and “science teacher” are too often paired. Gaining access to inexpensive materials to teach with serves both teachers and students well, and simple materials do not…
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The National Science Education Standards encourage teachers to go on their own special path to professional development. Whether your budget and personal schedule allow real travel or vicarious adventure, summer is a…
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Science 101: How do atomic clocks work?
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You might be wondering why in the world we need such precise measures of time. Well, many systems we use everyday, such as Global Positioning Systems, require precise synchronization of time. This comes into play in…
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (2004 List)
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The annual list of Outstanding Science Trade Books for K-12 students was selected by a committee of National Science Teacher Association members. This comprehensive list of selected books were all published in 2004.
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The New Teacher's Toolbox: Defining Your Homework Stance (Part 1)
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This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses different approaches to homework.
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In this article, students are given "Homestudy Assignments." These are written assignments completed by teams of two or three students both inside and outside of class. The assignments had several benefits in addition…
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Guest Editorial: The universe: It’s yours to discover—and to share
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In 1609, Galileo turned his telescope to the sky and began a series of observations that would forever change our view of our place in the universe. This year, each and every one of us has an opportunity to follow in…
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Tech Trek: Science research on the Internet
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Young students often get frustrated when trying to find useful information on the Internet for school purposes and end up jumping from one point of interest to another, keeping little focus on the task at hand. To help…
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Ladybugs Across the Curriculum
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A thematic unit centered in ladybugs offered cross-curricular opportunities for kindergarteners. A series of activities designed to build on individual learning styles included observing ladybugs, role-playing, drawing…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: The Great Quake of 1906
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Natural disasters such as the 1906 San Francisco earthquake serve as reminders of the need for geologic research and investment in disaster preparedness of all types. Although young students may view their world as a…
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Guest Editorial: Making Meaning With Notebooks
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Communication is vital to science and has a central role in inquiry—students of all ages need to have a place and a means to reflect on their ideas. Language becomes the primary avenue that students use to arrive at and…
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Cheep, Chirp, Twitter, & Whistle
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In this article, we describe an interdisciplinary, activity-based lesson plan implemented in a third/fourth-grade classroom. During these activities, students use musical concepts to think about, illustrate, and…
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The Early Years: Static Electricity: The Shocking Truth
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue highlights activities about static electricity.
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Engaging Students in the Scientific Practices of Explanation and Argumentation
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This article examines the sixth and seventh practices concerning explanation and argumentation, found in A Framework for K–12 Science Education.
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