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This case study provides a summary and history of a study on cholera. In this lesson, students explore how researchers developed a new solution to cholera outbreaks in some regions of the world. After watching women use…
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This case study features a summary about the history of the Slinky. In this lesson, students learn about the accidental invention of the slinky which is a coil spring (also called a helical spring). Students review…
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This case study provides a section that describes the discovery of stainless steel. The creation of a new kind of alloy was an accidental discovery that reshaped the world. In this lesson, students will learn about…
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This case study provides a summary of the accidental discovery of super glue and explains how the product emerged as one of the most popular glues for many different applications. In this lesson, students explore the…
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This case study provides a summary of the accidental discovery of Teflon and explains how Teflon has been transformed into one of the most popular nonstick coatings for commercial use. In this lesson, students explore…
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This case study provides a story about the invention of Vaseline. Petroleum jelly, often sold under the brand Vaseline, is an inexpensive product that has been available to consumers for over a century. In this lesson…
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This case study provides a summary of an article on vulcanized rubber. Rubber is one of the most commonly used products in the world today. In this lesson, students explore vulcanized rubber and consider how it was…
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This case study summarizes the accidental Discovery of X-Rays at the end of the 19th century and shares early reactions to the new, unexpected technology. In this lesson, students explore what x-rays are and how they…
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This case study provides a description of how Velcro was discovered. In this lesson, students explore Velcro and similar products that can be used to keep clothes and other objects fastened together. They consider how…
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Scientific Literacy: Lives could depend on it!
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Carl Sagan famously said “We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology” (Sagan, 1990, p. 264). As demonstrated during the COVID…
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Science concepts connect us to the wonders of the natural universe. Why is the sky blue? [Air molecules behave much like tiny little tuning forks.] Is there gravity in space? [Yes, it extends to infinity.] What do fish…
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Solar Eclipses From Other Points of View
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Making Science Accessible for All
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It’s time for a change in mindset. We must shift our focus toward recognizing the assets and strengths of our students as a pivotal starting point. While it’s easy to identify deficits, gaps, and challenges, we must…
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Three Transformative Leadership Practices
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What does it take to prioritize science instruction in an elementary system? In this article, we’ll examine three transformative leadership practices underway in a Title-1 school district in Central Phoenix and their…
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Reading Like a Scientist: Teaching Students to Strategically Read Multimodal Science Texts
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Calls for disciplinary literacy instruction in elementary schools encourage teachers to provide authentic opportunities for students to read and write like scientists. Enacting disciplinary literacy with problem-based…
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