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Career of the Month: Chief Executive Officer
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This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes the work of the chief executive officer for the National Ecological Observatory Network.
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A Traveler's Guide to the Universe
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Summer enrichment activities about space keep students' minds engaged wherever they travel.
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Reconstructing Environmental Change Using Lake Varves as a Climate Proxy
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This article describes an investigative activity in which eighth-grade students reconstructed past environmental change in the New England area using data from lake varves in central Vermont to examine evidence of…
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Editor's Roundtable: Sleuthing with science
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Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Scope on Safety: Safe Speakers
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. In this month’s issue the author discusses how guest speakers can motivate students and help them understand real-world science. The steps that teachers need to…
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Bones reveal many facts about the animals from which they come, making them a great hands-on educational tool. For several years, the Saint Louis Zoo has offered a summer course on bones, where children in grades three…
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Scope on the Skies: The new Milky Way galaxy
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When students are asked about the Milky Way galaxy and where our solar system is located, most will describe it as a spiral-shaped galaxy with the Sun located on one of the spiral arms. While this is essentially correct…
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Society for College Science Teachers: Is Academic Freedom a Threat to Teaching Introductory Science?
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As academics we value different viewpoints, the right and need to pursue scholarly interests, and the importance of discussing controversial topics as a means of engaging students, promoting critical thinking, and…
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Scope on Safety: What Is Your First Aid Policy?
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Would you know what to do if one of your students had an accident with a chemical that resulted in contact with the skin? What would you do if a student spilled boiling water on his or her hands? These are the types of…
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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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