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Science Sampler: The Iron (Fe) Scientist
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Can pennies be used to teach science? Learn how in this article using the science lesson, or Iron (Fe) scientist competition. as the author called it, The lesson was created for pre-service teachers but can be easily…
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Tried and True: The blue bottle demonstration
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The abilities to propose experiments, make observations, and use data to justify conclusions are critical to the scientific process (NRC 1996; NRC 2000). The Blue Bottle Demonstration provides an excellent platform for…
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Teaching Anatomy and Physiology Using Computer-Based, Stereoscopic Images
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Learning real three-dimensional (3D) anatomy for the first time can be challenging. Two dimensional drawings and plastic models tend to over-simplify the complexity of anatomy. The approach described uses stereoscopy to…
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Science 101: What causes a charge to move from one substance to another?
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author describes how to build a primitive electroscope to show charge transfer.
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Career of the Month: An Interview with Industrial Hygienist Mark Nicas
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As Mark Nicas was inspecting an aluminum recycling plant, he observed loads of oily scrap aluminum being dumped into furnaces to melt. Sparks shot out and clouds of black smoke billowed into the room as the scrap…
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Two Peas in a Pod? A Case of Questionable Twins
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Based on an actual event, this case study focuses on problems associated with reproductive technologies. It tells the story of the “Jones” who, after in vitro fertilization treatment, discovered that their fraternal…
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Teaching through Trade Books: Dealing with Data
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The elementary classroom is full of opportunities to collect and organize information—or data—of all kinds. This article suggests two trade books that help children explore concepts of measurement. A background section…
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What Are They Thinking? Promoting Elementary Learning Through Formative Assessment (e-Book)
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A REVERE Award Winner, PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers! “Children are continually developing ideas and explanations about their natural world. … Some of these ideas are consistent with…
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Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 3-5: Phenomenon-Based Learning (e-book)
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The authors say there are three good reasons to buy this book: 1. To improve your students’ thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. 2. To get easy-to-perform experiments that engage students in the…
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Editorial: A Change in Terrain or a Shift in Perspective?
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Guess what? While you weren't looking, the world got flattened. At least, that's the conclusion of Thomas L. Friedman in his explosive book, The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century. Friedman…
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Editor's Note: Teacher Growth, Coupled With Early Introduction
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Guest Editorial: The Root of the Problem
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By providing opportunities for in-depth exploration of content and engagement of educators in modeling the instructional process, we will be able to focus on the needed differentiation in the professional development (…
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Using Natural History Interpretation as an Authentic Assessment Tool
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Natural history interpretation offers college science instructors an educationally challenging alternative or complement to traditional evaluation methods, such as multiple-choice testing. Because it asks students to…
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Editor’s Corner: Problem-Based Learning
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Problem-based learning (PBL) is finding a place in more and more secondary school science programs as teachers discover its power to engage students and develop critical-thinking skills. In the best PBL scenarios,…
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Editor’s Corner: Opening the Door to Science
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The national standards have refocused our thinking about teaching and learning science. Science isn’t reserved only for future astronauts or heart surgeons. Everyone can do science, and previously we hadn’t been…