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Hot Under the Collar: Weighing the Dangers of a Weight-Loss Drug
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This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. In this month’s issue the goal of the case study is for students to…
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Science Sampler - Project weigh-in: Learning about mass and weight
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Using the triple beam balance to measure mass in metrics is just one of the many skills we want our students to master. This article highlights a few effective and fun approaches to develop this skill over a couple of…
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Science 101: Do balances and scales determine an object’s mass or its weight?
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The typical elementary school explanation of the difference between mass and weight goes something like the following: Mass is the amount of matter contained in an object. If you travel to the Moon, another planet, or…
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Science of the Summer Olympics: Sarah Robles and the mechanics of weight lifting
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Sarah Robles punctuates the opening of every Science of the Summer Olympics video—with good reason. She’s a “super heavyweight” lifter. Sarah’s strong for sure, but her abilities rely as much on finesse as on strength.…
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 3
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 3 Full-Day WorkshopPosition Your Middle School Students as the Knowers in Your Classroom with OpenSciEd Instructional Materials Preconference • Wednesday, March 26 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMNSTA Professional Learning TeamAll…
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Sensory Integration Challenges
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Sensory Integration Challenges Sensory Integration Disorder is a condition that exists when sensory signals don't get organized into appropriate responses. Pioneering occupational therapist and neuroscientist A. Jean Ayres, PhD, likened SPD to a neurological "traffic jam" that prevents certain parts…
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 4
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 4 Full-Day WorkshopImplement OpenSciEd High School Units in Your ClassroomFostering Curiosity and Confidence in High School Science LearnersPreconference • Wednesday, March 26 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMNSTA Professional Learning TeamAll…
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Professional Learning Add On Your Solution for Science & STEM Education Online Professional Learning Are you looking for asynchronous professional learning that you can…