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Writing and Drawing in the Naturalist's Journal
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The mutually reinforcing integration of science and art is clearly seen in the journals and notebooks kept by creative thinkers and explorers since the time of Leonardo da Vinci. The Naturalist’s Journal is an effective…
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Solar Radiation: Harnessing the Power
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My NASA Data (Chambers et al. 2008) is a teaching tool available on NASA’s website that offers microsets of real data in an easily accessible, user-friendly format. In this article, the authors describe a lesson plan…
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Teacher's Toolkit: Reading for Claims and Evidence: Using Anticipation Guides in Science
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This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. In this article the authors describe specific considerations for using anticipation guides in science instruction that were developed…
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A Standards-Based Science Fair
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Students compete against standards, rather than against other students.
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Methods and Strategies: Keeping It Real
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When teaching science, teachers must ensure that students have meaningful experiences outdoors where they use all their senses to better understand their local and easily observed environment and don’t fall into the…
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Science Fiction & Science Literacy
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Science fiction is read not only for enjoyment, but because it digs into scientific concepts with imagination, creativity, and a thorough appreciation of consequence. It has so much to offer in terms of good science and…
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This activity "TV Graphic Journal," allows students the freedom to choose TV programs that meet their interests. Keeping up their journals adds extra work but students can learn on their own turf and make connections…
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Safer Science: Laboratory Relocation
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The movement of hazardous chemicals found in high school science laboratories and chemical storerooms can be risky business due to the increased likelihood of an accidental spill, contamination, or other type of mishap…
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Peering through a thematic science lens—elementary students embarked on a one-week study of ants during a month-long summer school program. This integrated unit addressed reading and writing skills while developing the…
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Editor's Corner: Modeling Clay, Whiteboards, and Poster Sessions
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As classroom teachers, we develop great expertise with sticky notes, whiteout, and highlighters. They are the staples of our daily survival along with the trusty stapler and scotch tape dispenser (usually empty) found…
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Adapting to the Deep Sea: A Fun Activity with Bioluminescence
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The deepest parts of the oceans are currently the focus of many new discoveries in both the physical and biological sciences. Middle school students find the deep sea fascinating and especially seem to enjoy its…
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While most would agree wholeheartedly with the benefits of getting students out more, there are numerous challenges in doing so, ranging from shrinking budgets to a standardized test-driven scholastic environment.…
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Using Inquiry to Break the Language Barrier
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One way for ELL students to engage in inquiry is through a school science fair project or other independent research endeavor. Teachers can make simple modifications to the traditional science fair to help ELLs achieve…
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Perspectives: Connecting with Other Disciplines
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Interdisciplinary instruction is a way of approaching curriculum by organizing content and processes from more than one discipline around a central theme, issue, problem, topic, or experience (Jacobs 1989). Teachers can…
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Science 101: Why Do You Lose AM Radio Reception When You Go Under an Overpass?
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue talks about electromagnetic waves.
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