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Science Fiction & Science Literacy
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Science fiction is read not only for enjoyment, but because it digs into scientific concepts with imagination, creativity, and a thorough appreciation of consequence. It has so much to offer in terms of good science and…
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This activity "TV Graphic Journal," allows students the freedom to choose TV programs that meet their interests. Keeping up their journals adds extra work but students can learn on their own turf and make connections…
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Safer Science: Laboratory Relocation
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The movement of hazardous chemicals found in high school science laboratories and chemical storerooms can be risky business due to the increased likelihood of an accidental spill, contamination, or other type of mishap…
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Peering through a thematic science lens—elementary students embarked on a one-week study of ants during a month-long summer school program. This integrated unit addressed reading and writing skills while developing the…
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Editor's Corner: Modeling Clay, Whiteboards, and Poster Sessions
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As classroom teachers, we develop great expertise with sticky notes, whiteout, and highlighters. They are the staples of our daily survival along with the trusty stapler and scotch tape dispenser (usually empty) found…
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Adapting to the Deep Sea: A Fun Activity with Bioluminescence
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The deepest parts of the oceans are currently the focus of many new discoveries in both the physical and biological sciences. Middle school students find the deep sea fascinating and especially seem to enjoy its…
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While most would agree wholeheartedly with the benefits of getting students out more, there are numerous challenges in doing so, ranging from shrinking budgets to a standardized test-driven scholastic environment.…
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Using Inquiry to Break the Language Barrier
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One way for ELL students to engage in inquiry is through a school science fair project or other independent research endeavor. Teachers can make simple modifications to the traditional science fair to help ELLs achieve…
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Perspectives: Connecting with Other Disciplines
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Interdisciplinary instruction is a way of approaching curriculum by organizing content and processes from more than one discipline around a central theme, issue, problem, topic, or experience (Jacobs 1989). Teachers can…
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Science 101: Why Do You Lose AM Radio Reception When You Go Under an Overpass?
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue talks about electromagnetic waves.
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Tried and True: The romance of the atoms—Animated atomic attractions
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Since the formation of atomic bonds is active, the authors sought a way of learning through drama or kinetic activity. To achieve this goal, they developed an activity called Romance of the Atoms. The activity requires…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Bridges and Skyscrapers
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue talks about the secrets behind engineering marvels and discovering that the materials you choose to build something are just as…
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Accidental Drowning or Foul Play?
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This case was developed for a sophomore organic chemistry lab to illustrate how a combination of techniques is usually required in the identification of chemical compounds. It involves a murder mystery with a forensic…
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Developing Graduate Student's Knowledge of Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Through Lesson Study
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A group of graduate teaching assistants collaborated with a biology professor and a science educator in a Japanese Lesson Study to directly address a need for contextualized learning. The results indicated that the…
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Hands-On Homework for Introductory Science
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The author and colleagues have designed an Exploration Center to supplement lecture-oriented teaching in large introductory physics courses. At the center, students perform hands-on homework problems derived from…
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