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Every Day Science: January 2010
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This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer.
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In the exciting, “out of this world” activity described here, students measure the Earth using meter sticks while measuring their shadows in two distant locations. To obtain the size of the Earth, students discover the…
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A Quest is a treasure hunt-style poem in which the writers lead the visitor to special places on the property. The poems have movement clues to take the visitor from place to place and educational clues that teach about…
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Many teachers bring caterpillars into their class for their students to see the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. This is exciting and educational, but more can be done using Monarchs across the curriculum…
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Formative Assessment Probes: Pushes and Pulls
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This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses the assessment probe "Talking About Forces."
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Formative Assessment Probes: Mountain Age: Creating a Classroom Profile
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This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue covers the concept of the role of weathering in shaping the features of mountains.
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Commentary: Getting Students to Tune In
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An opinion piece about finding substantive material and delivery that engages students, so they will want to "tune in" and learn.
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The Science Fair: A New Look at an Old Tradition
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This article uses the term science fair for projects and programs that give students authentic and personal experiences in doing science (this can include expositions, olympiads, and other design competitions). The…
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What would happen if a person went into space without a spacesuit? Before learning the answer students must first understand the forces—gravity and atmospheric pressure. This article describes various demonstrations…
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Service Learning: A Way to Connect Science to the Community
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How often have we tried to connect middle school science to students' lives only to lack an idea or a vehicle for making the connection? Service learning can provide that kind of link for students. It is a teaching and…
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The answers to these questions are provided by the experts. How safe is it to use radioactive materials in student labs? How are sound and pressure related?
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Editor's Corner: Through Instrumental Eyes
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The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.
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Science Shorts: Creature Connections
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Most children want to help wildlife and save the planet. The following “Spot It! Scavenger Hunt” allows students to connect with nature by exploring the outdoor environment. Students are encouraged to explore their…
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Fourth-grade students explore the life cycle of the Painted Lady butterfly using an inexpensive butterfly observatory. This interdisciplinary unit incorporates various journaling and illustration techniques that develop…
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White light is composed of the entire visible light spectrum, but how do you teach this to students in a hands-on way? The answer is simple: by using a spectroscope. This easy-to-make tool allows students to dissect…
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