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Science 101: How are skyscrapers designed?
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Building a structure that stands hundreds or thousands of feet in the air incorporates all aspects of the design process. There are clear goals, constraints, and trade-offs. Here the author does his best to describe…
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Quality Control and Design in Science Learning
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Make the connection between applied science and "pure" science by conducting inquiry-based, quality control investigations on consumer products. For this series of activities, small groups of students examine the…
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Science Sampler: Catapulting into technological design
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Unleash your students' interest in technological design by implementing this exciting, hands-on activity into your science curriculum. In this activity, students explore levers by designing and building a working…
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Taking Engineering Design Out for a Spin
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How a simple whirligig design challenge can highlight both inquiry and design.
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Understanding by Design Meets Integrated Science
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A high school science curriculum is developed using the principles of "backward design." By using this curriculum design model, an integrated high school science program is created and implemented.
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Editor's Corner: Designing Inquiry Pathways
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The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.
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Career of the Month: Roller Coaster Designer
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Thrill rides, scream machines, loop-de-loops, colossal peaks, and heart-stopping drops—roller coasters may seem to defy all laws of physics, but don’t let that sense of danger fool you. A coaster has potential energy as…
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An Improved Design for In-Class Review
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We present the theory and implementation of a review strategy based on testing rather than lecturing. We also show the results of a beginning-of-course review using the format of a two-stage examination, in which…
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Engineering Encounters: Minding Design Missteps
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This month's topic describes a watch list of misconceptions for beginning designers.
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Action Research Meets Engineering Design
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Engaging in sustained and collaborative action research is one way science teachers can build the bridge between improving student learning and their own professional learning as teachers and teacher-researchers. This…
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Hamsters, Picture Books, and Engineering Design
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A STEM unit teaches primary students about engineering design.
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Methods and Strategies: Derby Design Day
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Connections and collaborations between elementary and high school students in physical science, math, and engineering design.
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