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Hurricane Katrina: A Teachable Moment
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This article presents suggestions for integrating the phenomenon of hurricanes into the teaching of high school fluid mechanics. Students come to understand core science concepts in the context of their impact upon both…
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Weather, with its built-in atmospheric laboratory, is a natural source of inquiry. The ever-changing nature of weather provides a constant source of questions to investigate and connects to a multitude of physical…
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Visualizing Science Using the Roundhouse Diagram
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At the middle school level, science instruction becomes complicated by difficult vocabulary and complex, often abstract, notions (Jones and McEwin, 1983). To learn science, students must understand key concepts through…
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Editorial: The Scientific Method Teaching
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Nope, that title is not a typographical error. The following paragraphs are not about teaching the scientific method. That assumption may be easily forgiven, though. JCST’s mission of publishing exemplary works about…
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In this article the authors describe how to help chemistry students develop a method to answer their own research question, called open inquiry, using the reaction of hydrochloric acid and aluminum foil as an example.
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The Many Faces of Inductive Teaching and Learning
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Science courses are traditionally taught deductively. The instructor first teaches students relevant theory and mathematical models, then moves on to textbook exercises, and eventually—maybe—gets to real-world…
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Message from the NSTA President: Imagine and Invent—Create a Great Future
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The time is right for an emphasis on imagination and innovativeness in science education, both in students and in teachers. Change now dominates our economy and culture, and can only be realized through imagination and…
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Hand Drawn: Lessons on Neuromuscular Control and Prosthetic-Hand Design
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Design prosthetic hands specifically tailored for students' favorite activities.
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Students learn about the search for extrasolar planets through historical anecdotes and teacher-led demonstrations. Activities include swinging a bucket full of sand around to demonstrate the wobble effect and modeling…
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Scope on the Skies: Orbits and distances
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In this article, learn how astronomers determine a planet's orbit and its distance from its sun.
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Point of View: A Plea to My Physics and Physical Science Colleagues
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. In this month’s issue the author discusses developing introductory physical science courses tailored to the needs of…
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A Field Trip Without Buses: Connecting Your Students to Scientists Through a Virtual Visit
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One school offers zipTrips as an alternative to actual field trips taken outside of school. ZipTrips are web- and broadcast-delivered electronic field trips that include online videos; lesson plans; and a live, 45-…
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Editor’s Roundtable: A world of data to explore
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Middle-level students can analyze existing data as well as collect it firsthand so that they can better understand natural phenomena and the methods we use to study them. Use the activities described in this issue of…
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The use of portfolios has had a positive impact on students, faculty, and the program in the Chemistry Department at Berea College. The portfolio allows for the inclusion in the curriculum of activities that occur…
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Ecological Investigations Within an Interactive Plant Community Simulation
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This article describes how students can create a virtual plant community that uses simple ecological models of plant species to simulate changes in a plant community over time.
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