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Storytelling is not just something experienced at bedtime, in the movies, or with friends. Rather, it is a way that knowledge has been transferred for generations. Stories allow the listener to gain understanding in a…
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The Early Years: Light Foundations
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The day-and-night cycle forms the basis for understanding many other natural cycles in plants, animals, and Earth processes, as well as later learning about the solar system, and it is part of the National Science…
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Injecting Inquiry Into Photosynthesis Investigations
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This is the story of how a typical middle school lab was transformed into an open-ended inquiry experience through a few small, but very powerful, changes. By allowing students to follow their own questions, the…
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The GK–12 program offers graduate students unique teaching opportunities as students are paired with a teacher in a K–12 classroom. This article documents the benefits for teaching fellows in numerous areas, such as…
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Dynamic Teachers Re-NEW with NASA
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NASA’s Implementation Plan for Education provides support to in-service educators in the areas of technology and science. Some programs include financial support, while others require district or individual financial…
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Safer Science: Building Safety Into Construction or Renovations
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Designing a new science laboratory or renovating an existing one can be an exciting experience. Though science teachers may have a better understanding of laboratory needs than most administrators, many schools tend to…
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Recrafting the General Chemistry Laboratory Report
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Shifting students’ attitudes from a procedural approach in writing laboratory reports to a more engaged learning experience is difficult. This paper describes how to adopt a Science Writing Heuristic in an introductory…
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Methods and Strategies: Discussion Maps Make Sense!
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One warm spring day, a group of 18 young children sat in a classroom discussing their ideas about plants. This was one of several discussions in a multi-age, grades 1–3 classroom in which the children were talking about…
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Trial by Science: A Forensic Extravaganza
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This intriguing crime-solving activity for middle level students demonstrates some of the basics of forensic science; including the analysis of fingerprints, hair, fiber, and soil evidence. The realism of the scenario…
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What happens when children and scientists learn together? A partnership is formed, that’s what! This article describes how a university scientist and a teacher teamed up with a local fourth-grade teacher to provide a…
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Using technology to Blend Teaching and Basic Research
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The CHANCE (Connecting Humans and Nature in the Costa Rican Environment) program is a coordinated effort between The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) that trains…
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Editor's Note: Come On, We Can Do It!
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Point of View: Mommy Love and the Sciences
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At the university level, instructors who embody Mommy-love give high marks for effort, are very charismatic, and often have a large and vocal following of dedicated students. However, the science faculty is more likely…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Discover Reading
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We often gloss over the history of science—the women and men who have made advancements in the area of scientific discovery. These notable individuals are the backbone of our field. This month, we honor these scientists…
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A new challenge in science education at the university level is the implementation of effective field components within online courses. In nationwide online graduate geoscience courses composed of practicing teachers (N…
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