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How to Analyze: Building the Perfect Laboratory Rat
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Mastering analytical thinking is equally important to problem-solving proficiency for students’ enrichment and their preparation for professional careers. Analytical thinking is one of the top three categories in Bloom’…
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OK, Now All My Students Will Love Science and Math, Right?
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In math and science, maybe more than any other subjects, it is important that teachers be realistic and refrain from blaming themselves for all failures. This is counterproductive and takes time away from constructive…
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But I Still Don't Feel Comfortable Teaching This
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Many teachers will find themselves teaching upper-level subjects they do not feel adequately prepared to teach. In smaller schools, there may even be an inadequate staff to provide support to these teachers. With the…
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Teaching about the natural, outdoor environment indoors can be done well, but it can be even more effective if the indoor environment is nature-friendly or “green” (to use the current lingo). Just trying to teach the…
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For no other reason than their sheer numbers, insects warrant a chapter in a book on outdoor science. Many species of insects have survived for millions of years, and in some ways remain unchanged. They are a real…
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Life on Earth as we know it is dependent on plants. This chapter will help you provide some of these initial experiences for students, but these lessons certainly do not constitute a complete unit on the plant kingdom.…
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Rocks and soil are indeed a part of everyday life and an important component of a complete science curriculum. Use the lessons in this chapter to introduce students to rocks and soils in their local area and beyond. The…
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Where does water go when it flows down a river? Can water move land? What is the most effective way to use water to grow plants? These are just a few of the questions that students can explore with the lessons in this…
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The lessons in this chapter touch on the major topics that can be addressed on this subject, but they only represent a small portion of what can be accomplished through engaging students in thoughtful observations of…
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Historical Use of Trade Books in the Science Classroom
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“Teaching Through Trade Books” is a column that has appeared monthly in Science and Children since January 2003. It highlights the science and literacy connections that can be made with children’s literature and…
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In today’s electronic age of video games and MP3 players, children are not spending as much time outdoors as past generations did. Many fear that as a result children are becoming increasingly alienated from the natural…
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We often gloss over the history of science—the women and men who have made advancements in the area of scientific discovery. These notable individuals are the backbone of our field. In the activities, in the chapter,…
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Your students are most likely not knowledgeable about the raw materials, the design processes, and the technology involved in manufacturing the products they use everyday. Making connections with local manufacturers can…
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“Is it time yet?” is a cry heard from many a student’s mouth. Is it time for lunch? Is it time to go home? Is it time for recess? Is it time for science? (we can always hope)… and the list can go on and on. Students…
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From the youngest ages children construct buildings, bridges, towers, and anything else that comes to mind using a variety of materials. The books and activities, in this chapter, take this interest in construction and…
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