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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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Formative Assessment Probes: Food for Plants: A Bridging Concept
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This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses whether students think plants need food or not.
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Editor's Corner: Achieving Standards Through Integrated Science
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The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.
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Conceiving a means to help students see the relevancy of science to the world around them, and after extensive discussions between the natural sciences department and the journalism program, the faculty at Baruch…
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Life in the Universe: A summary of recent developments in the field of astrobiology
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How widespread is life in the universe? The field of astrobiology has been revolutionized within the last few years, and this article offers a concise summary of recent developments, which cross many scientific…
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More and more plays dealing with science are coming to the stage. This provides a wonderful opportunity for science teachers to engage humanities students in a serious exploration of science. This article describes how…
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Scope on the Skies: Moon phases
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When teaching Moon phases, the focus seems to be on the sequence of Moon phases and, in some grade levels, how Moon phases occur. Either focus can sometimes be a challenge, especially without the use of models and…
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