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Point of View: Civic Engagement in the Science Classroom
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Science educators are well-positioned to incorporate civic engagement into the classroom by the natural suitability of the subject matter. There are many ways that we may engage students in community matters to…
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After the Bell: Making a community information guide about nonpoint source pollution
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A good slogan to introduce this project is “think globally, act locally.” The purpose of the project is to inform students that the actions they take at home may have a far-reaching effect. The assignment will help to…
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The Quest for the Perfect Weather Forecaster
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Just how accurate are weather forecasters, anyway? How can a meteorologist from one television channel predict a completely different forecast for the same area on a different station? To answer these queries, this…
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Clarifying ancient environments millions of years ago is necessary to better understand how ecosystems change over time, providing insight as to the potential impacts of current global warming. This module engages…
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In this article, students gain a better understanding of the subject matter through reading and debating. As a means of learning science through literature, the goal is to encourage students to think about how our…
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Everyday Engineering: Windmills are going around again
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Learn how to create a pinwheel to explore wind power. In this lesson, students will construct a simple pinwheel-type windmill to test the power generated by different designs.
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Nature in the City: Outdoor projects for urban schools
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This article provides three, inquiry-based activities that help urban students learn about nature—observing coloration patterns of pigeons, measuring local rainfall and comparing it to other areas, and conducting a…
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The Early Years: Paths of Light
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Exploring light is part of the National Science Education Content Standard B: Physical Science. Introduce reflection when you see children noticing their reflection in mirror or window by asking them what it means.…
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Agriculture can play a key role in fostering scientific literacy because it brings important plant and ecosystem concepts into the classroom. Plus, agriculture, like science, is not static and includes much trial and…
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Thomas Locker’s book about nature entitled Water Dance (1997) provides the basis for this interdisciplinary project on Earth’s water cycles. Through thoughtful consideration of the text and art in Water Dance,…
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Swap Meet: A Novel Way to Introduce Unit Conversion
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This article describes a way to engage students through playing a card game to reinforce unit conversion skills.
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University Students' Acceptance of Biological Theories—Is Evolution Really Different?
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This study looked at student acceptance of important biological theories and explored the relationships between their acceptance of scientific theories and their understanding of the nature of science.
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“Why would a deer print be in the city?” wondered a student. She had noticed the track near a grocery store that morning with her mother. She was familiar with deer and had noticed their prints on a trip to a local…
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Idea Bank: Vector, Vector—That’s Our Cry!
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There are all kinds of computer-based software programs and websites available to help students understand and manipulate vector quantities. But if you have the time and want to do something different, this Idea Bank…
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Assessing Student Understanding with Technology
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Most science teachers are amazed when grading tests and quizzes, often wondering how and why students have reached a conclusion, particularly when students fail to provide a detailed account of their logic. Ideally, a…
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