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Everyday Engineering: Ain’t she sweet—Bats, rackets, golf clubs, and all
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The pitcher throws the ball and the batter takes a mighty swing. Crack! The ball is hit on the sweet spot and soars to the outfield. Or, you hear a thud! This time, the ball dribbles along the infield ground and the…
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On the Road to Damascus—Technology, Fear, and Fear of Technology
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Computer and computer technology have become a revolutionary force for reshaping both society and education at all levels. This revolution is taking place in both the developed and developing world with far-reaching…
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This case study tackles a tricky problem in probability based on the well-known carnival game Chuck-a-Luck, which, at first glance, appears to favor the bettor. Students must first correct a common fallacy in…
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Folding Inquiry Into Cookbook Lab Activities
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Learn how to convert teacher-directed, highly structured lessons into more open-ended inquiry experiences that allow for student input, wonder, and individual exploration.
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Great Science for Autistic Students
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This article discusses ways to successfully include students with Asperger's syndrome into the science classroom. Well-organized classrooms with predictable schedules and procedures provide the optimum learning…
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When students in grades 3–8 design a new tool or make adaptations to an existing tool, the results showcase the extraordinary creative talents of our children. This article features the winners of the 1999 Craftsman/…
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Science Shorts: Science Rocks!
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It all began one Monday morning. Raymond could not wait to come to large group. In his hand, he held a chunk of white granite he had found. “Look at my beautiful rock!” he cried. The rock was passed around and examined…
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Case Study: Sex and Vaccination
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This case study is centered upon the recent debate concerning the decision by Texas Governor Rick Perry to mandate the compulsory vaccination of girls in the Texas public school system against the human papillomavirus (…
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Archive: School & District Leaders: Engage Your Teacher Groups with NSTA! April 11, 2024
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School and district leaders are invited to learn about NSTA’s School & District Partner Program. The NSTA School & District Partner Program provides personalized professional learning for groups of K…
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Promoting Equitable Access to STEM in a Summer Herpetology Fieldwork Program
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The HERP (Herpetology Education in Rural Places and Spaces) Project links in-school and out-of-school learning spaces by offering summer programs that engage high school students, scientists, and educators. The authors…
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Science Safety in the Community College (e-book)
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Science Safety in the Community College is specifically designed to help two-year college faculty—including adjunct faculty—lay a good safety foundation for students in introductory science courses—even when they have…
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Did you know that NASA has around two dozen satellites that continually monitor our home planet to help us better understand and protect it? Learn more about NASA’s Earth-observing missions and do a deep dive into…
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Explore the transformative impact of probeware technology through the latest research supporting its use. Learn how these tools enhance three-dimensional science teaching, deepen student engagement, and foster…
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In this web seminar Heidi Harlan Allen, Executive VP, ECA Science Kit Services, will share all the secrets of successfully managing science materials in school districts. She will give a peek behind the scenes of their…
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Integrating Crosscutting Concepts into Science Instruction
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