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Science 101: What causes the seasons?
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In this article, we learn about the relationship between the Earth and the sun at certain times of the year. Certain myths are broken, and we get a real lesson on what causes the seasons.
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An opinion piece about how Detroit teachers discovered that partnering with volunteer engineers from business and industry helped maximize student learning.
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Spring Break: A Lesson in Circuits
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This case, taught in a problem-based learning format, introduces students to the topics of electricity and circuits within the context of house wiring. Students explore the properties of series and parallel circuits,…
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Career of the Month: An Interview With Tsunami Researcher Vasily Titov
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When the Indian Ocean tsunami struck Sumatra in 2004, nations around the world were shocked to learn that tsunamis, though rare, are a major threat to people and property. Tsunami researchers investigate these natural…
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Career of the Month: An Interview with Space Architect Constance Adams
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Drawing knowledge from many fields—including science, engineering, and art—space architects such as Constance Adams design structures for nonterrestrial environments. In one such project at NASA, Adams works on elements…
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This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer.
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Gravel can be an effective, inexpensive, and abundant resource that helps students think critically during several interdisciplinary science activities and investigations.
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Exploring the Science Framework
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This article discusses what it means for students to be mathematically proficient in the context of science and makes connections in math with the Common Core State Standards.
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The criteria described in this article for designing inquiry activities is the result of an 8-year study completed by the author. This criteria should help educators construct effective inquiry-based lessons to…
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Commentary: A Message from the NSTA President—Teaching With Purpose
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An opinion piece about "Teaching with Purpose." In essence, it means having a research-based rationale to guide your daily classroom teaching.
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Commentary: Our Apartheid—The Imperative of Multiculturalism in Science Education
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An opinion piece about the lack of diversity in science. Courses, curricula, and classrooms must be more accessible and more friendly to include "science for all."
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Assessing Student Participation in the Classroom
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We know that students should participate constructively in the classroom. In fact, most of us probably agree that a significant portion of a student’s grade should come from his or her participation. However, like many…
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A New World View, a composition of pale blue glass and steel, is an homage to the most famous scientist in modern history -- Albert Einstein. View this masterpiece for yourself by visiting the World Year of Physics (WYP…
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Commentary: Science the Write Way
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An opinion piece about the rapid advances in science and the challenges it represents for classroom teachers.
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"Biology Education"—An Emerging Interdisciplinary Area of Research
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Middle Tennessee State University recently developed an interdisciplinary PhD program with a specific concentration in "biology education." The program brings together faculty with expertise in basic biology, biology…
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