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A student recently asked me about the bird flu. Is it still a threat?
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Science Sampler: On the shoulders of giants
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To help students understand that what they learn in science class is the product of the hard work of those who have come before them, and to encourage them to be future contributors to our understanding of how nature…
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Science Sampler: Seeing the world in a garden—Science and art curricula synergy
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Duke Farms and Gardens, a 2,700-acre estate in Hillsborough, New Jersey, that includes a large greenhouse, was the site of a middle school field trip that provided the opportunity to highlight overlapping science and…
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Science Sampler: My glass of water has “circulating streams” in it!
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The use of science stations in the classroom is a good way to integrate investigative skills and the teaching of science content. The author uses two different types of science stations within the 5E learning cycle (…
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This study examined the nature of college students’ interest or lack of interest in science and the factors to which they attributed their interest or lack of interest. Twenty-four college students were interviewed to…
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The author developed a museum field trip into a short-term, active research project assignment. This approach has transformed the field trip from a casual museum visit into a focused and productive learning experience.
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Linking Classroom Instruction and Assessment to Standardized Testing
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Is it possible to "teach to the test" and still include inquiry-based science in your classroom? Yes! By using the model presented in this article that shows how inquiry-based instruction and creative classroom…
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Safer Science: Sun Safety—The Stats
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Science teachers can help protect themselves and their students by providing information on skin cancer, its causes, and prevention strategies. This is not just a summer issue, but one that affects us year-round! This…
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Scope on Safety: Safety in the Science Classroom—An online resource from NSTA
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NSTA’s Science Safety Advisory Board has developed a new online resource for science teachers, Safety in the Science Classroom. The document introduces the Standards of Student Conduct in the laboratory and in the Field…
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Science Shorts: Nothing But Blue Skies
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Why is the sky blue? Why are sunsets orange and red? These are some of children’s favorite questions to ask, but answering them at a level appropriate for primary students’ level of understanding can be tricky, even for…
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Optic Inquiry: Students investigate a simple anomaly to learn basic science skills
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Using an inquiry approach in the classroom is an effective teaching method. In this article, the inquiry-based lesson called "Magic in a Tube," helps students formulate questions, practice science skills, incorporate…
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Extreme Arthropods: Exploring Evolutionary Adaptations to Polar and Temperate Deserts
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In this activity, Namib and Antarctic arthropods are used to illustrate several important biological principles. Among these are the key ideas that form follows function and that the environment drives evolution. In…
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Perspectives: Assessing for Science Learning
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Often the word assessment conjures up the notion of tests or quizzes that occur at the end of a lesson or a unit. These summative assessments take place when an instructional sequence is completed, providing a summary…
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Teaching With Web-Based Videos
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Today, the use of web-based videos in science classrooms is becoming more and more commonplace. However, these videos are often fast-paced and information rich—science concepts can be fragmented and embedded within…
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In an integrated science/language arts/technology unit called “How Scientists Learn,” students researched famous scientists from the past and cutting-edge modern-day scientists. Using biography trade books and the…
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