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  • Right to the Source: Thomas Jefferson’s Observations on the American Climate

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    Exploring science and history with the Library of Congress. This month's issue discusses a page from an 1832 printing of Notes On the State of Virginia

  • Secrets of a Mass Grave

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    Using the techniques of forensic anthropology to gather and analyze evidence.

  • Digital Forensics

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    Using smartphones to explore metadata in a simulated criminal case.

  • Gravity Can Do What?

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    Engineering a gravity-powered electrical generator.

  • The Science of Little Boy

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    Investigating the chemistry behind the first use of a nuclear weapon in warfare.

  • Working As a Team

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    Students take turns playing different roles to learn the essential skill of collaboration.

  • Editor's Corner: Forensics: Solving Mysteries With Science

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    The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.

  • Science 2.0: Use 3D Printers to Teach Design Thinking

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    This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue covers how a 3D printer is a helpful tool to use when teaching students design thinking, a process for identifying and proposing solutions to real-…

  • The Green Room: Species That Benefit From Climate Change

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    This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue explores invasive plant species and their relation to climate change.

  • Focus on Physics: Elementary Electricity in a Nutshell

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    This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This month covers the basics of electricity.

  • Idea Bank: Document a Crime Scene With Smartphone Apps

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    The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank discusses how in a forensic science course, students apply their critical-thinking skills and knowledge of…

  • Career of the Month: Forensic Entomologist

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    This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Michelle Sanford's career path to becoming a forensic entomologist.

  • Right to the Source: The History of Fingerprinting

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    Exploring science and history with the Library of Congress. This month's issue discusses the history of fingerprinting using a poster for a neighborhood fingerprint station used during World War II.

  • Swimming in New Vocabulary

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    Exploring interesting animals leads to gains in vocabulary—with an assist from technology for assessment.

  • More Than Data

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    Using interactive science notebooks to engage students in science and engineering

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