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  • Best STEM Books for Students K–12

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    Books published in 2016. Selected by the National Science Teachers Association/Children’s Book Council Review Panel.

  • Editor's Corner: This View of Life

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

  • Commentary: It’s About Time to Teach Evolution Forthrightly

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    An opinion piece about teaching evolution.

  • Science 2.0: Developing the Computational Thinker

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    This column shares web tools that support learning. This month the authors look at the Computational Thinker standard. Its performance indicators require students to use technology-assisted methods to explore and find…

  • Focus on Physics: Newton’s (Often Misunderstood) Third Law of Motion

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    This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. The author discusses misconceptions about Newton’s third law.

  • Health Wise: The Tragic Truth About Smokeless Tobacco

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    This Q&A style column provides up-to-date information on current health topics—helping students (and teachers) make healthy choices. This month’s issue discusses the negative effects of smokeless tobacco.

  • Career of the Month: Evolutionary Psychologist

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    This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Peter Gray's career path to becoming an evolutionary psychologist.

  • Idea Bank: Skip the Cell Unit

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    The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank rethinks how students can learn about cells.

  • Right to the Source: Don’t Skip the Title Page

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    Exploring science and history with the Library of Congress. This month's issue discusses title pages using On the Origin of Species as an example.

  • Science 102: Triple-Dog Dare Ya

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    This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge about why skin will stick to ice.

  • Best STEM Books for Students K–12

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    Recently published books selected by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teachers Association.

  • Down by the Bay

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    The resources of a nature center help second-grade students become experts in their local environment.

  • Waiting for the Monarch

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    A kindergarten inquiry into life science occurs just outside the classroom window.

  • Junior BioBlitz Takes Learning Outside

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    Fourth graders learn about local biodiversity by working with local experts and nature enthusiasts.

  • Our OASIS

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    An elementary science summer day camp uses high school mentors to get students excited about science.

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