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The Fission Vision: Teacher and Student Editions
Book Chapter | November 2008
Although they may have heard the term many times, students often have difficulty conceptualizing the process of nuclear fission. The kinesthetic simulation, as well as the two suggested applets, are worthwhile…
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Focus on Physics: How E = mc2 Helps Us Understand Nuclear Fission and Fusion
Journal Article | December 2016
This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. Nuclear physics has an undeserved reputation for being tough for students. This article may reduce this “toughness” by showing how Einstein’s…
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Focus on Physics: How E = mc2 Helps Us Understand Nuclear Fission and Fusion
Blog Post | December 2016
Nuclear physics has an undeserved reputation for being tough for students. This article may reduce this “toughness” by showing how Einstein’s familiar equation E = mc2 relates to the reductions in mass and enormous…
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Learning Business Economics and Fermentation by Developing a Method for Producing Yogurt
Journal Article | August 2020
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Spicing Up Your Classroom With Games
Journal Article | March 2019
Games allow teachers to interact with their students in a different way than they normally do. They also have the potential to challenge and assess students’ understanding of content. Games allow me to “play” with my…
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Exploring the Effects of a Neglected Area
Journal Article | January 2022
One of the major challenges of teaching science has been engaging students in discussions of concepts due to lack of perceived relevancy of topics to students’ individual goals and societal issues. Science has been…
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Case Study | June 2001
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Case Study | September 2005
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NSTA Announces 2023 List of Top Science Trade Books for K-12 Students
Press Release | November 2022