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The <i>Next Generation Science Standards</i> and the Life Sciences
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Using the life sciences, this article first reviews essential features of the NRC Framework for K–12 Science Education that provided a foundation for the new standards. Second, the article describes the important…
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Scope on Safety: Trash Talk: How to Compost Safely
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. In this month’s issue the author discusses safe composting.
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K—12 (Books Published in 2007: TST)
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Each of these outstanding selections defies the traditional image of a child “curling up with a good book.” Yes, they can be a source of great personal reading, encouraging students of all ages to stretch their skills…
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Formative Assessment Probes: Using the P-E-O Technique
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This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses using predictions, explanations, and observations during the Solids and Holes formative assessment probe.
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Meaningful Involvement of Science Undergraduates in K-12 Outreach
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The authors argue for the involvement of science undergraduates in K–12 outreach to enhance their communication skills, generate enthusiasm for science in today’s youth, and extend relationships between institutions of…
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Lunch-Trash Solar Stills: Learning About the Engineering Design Process Through Earth Science
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Create a water-purification systems with recyclables.
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Case Study: Why I Like Clicker Personal Response Systems
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For those of you unfamiliar with clicker personal response systems, a clicker is a handheld remote that students use to enter their responses to multiple choice questions. The question is displayed on the classroom…
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Scope on the Skies: A year in the skies
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This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue highlights the astronomical events for the 2003-2004 school year.
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Scope on Safety: Allergies—Nothing to sneeze at
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The list from the nurse’s office of students with known allergies seems to get longer each year. Allergy symptoms can range from a simple red rash or itch to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. Interestingly enough,…
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This activity is designed to get students engaged in learning the topic of photosynthesis. Students are given a sheet with various facts about photosynthesis on it. They cut the clues out, sort them into categories, and…
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Building Acceptance for Pedagogical Reform Through Wide-Scale Implementation of Clickers
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Many instructional strategies exist that address poor student success in the sciences. They often go untapped, however, due to the knowledge or time needed for implementation. This article presents a formula for success…
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The Early Years: The Matter of Melting
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This month's Early Years column reveals how establishing a shared language through experiences can help young students and teachers exchange ideas and information about science concepts. The experiences that occur as…
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When describing activities in today’s K–12 science classrooms, the word inquiry often causes some confusion. As a result, many of us find ourselves asking the same questions: How do we know when inquiry is authentic?…
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Idea Bank: Lessons Learned From Test Writing
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It is a passion for students’ authentic engagement in science that influenced the author’s decision to heed the Utah State Office of Education’s (USOE) call for test writers at a professional workshop last summer. The…
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Editor's Corner: Why Math in Science Class?
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The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue and the major role science teachers play in how students learn and use math skills.
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