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Every Day Science Calendar: March 2009
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This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer.
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Methods and Strategies: The Cricket Crew
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Four girls intrigued by cricket play during their recess spawn a cricket epidemic at their school and homes as they turn inquiry into an entire project proposal for cricket research. Both student and parent directed,…
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Fun with Buoyancy: Students gain insight on Archimedes' principle through a novel buoyancy lab
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Through a novel buoyancy lab, students learn and sharpen skills in measurement and gain insight on Archimedes' principle. This activity provides an engaging method for getting the buoyancy concept across to students and…
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Editor’s Corner: Closing the Academic Achievement Gap
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This issue of The Science Teacher marks our 15th annual issue devoted to the theme of “Science for All.” Ideas for reaching out to underrepresented groups are more important now than ever, as our classrooms become…
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The Station Approach: How to Teach With Limited Resources
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The Station Approach is a method of instruction in which small groups of students move through a series of learning centers, or stations, allowing teachers with limited resources to differentiate instruction by…
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Designing Design Challenges: Getting the Details Right
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This article discusses the nuances of effective design challenges and the options available for creating a successful inquiry activity.
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The number of MRSA cases per year is rising—especially during football season. Could you tell me more about MRSA and what is causing this rise?
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Teaching Through Trade Books: From Sap to Syrup
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Warm days, cold nights, melting snow—signs winter is waning and spring is nearing. Though winter may just be getting started in your area, it’s always fun to appreciate the good things about winter, including the…
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A Writing and Ethics Component for a Quantum Mechanics, Physical Chemistry Course
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A writing-across-the-curriculum and ethics component is presented for a second-semester, physical chemistry course. The activity involves introducing ethical issues pertinent to scientists. Students are asked to read…
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Solstice, Science, and Summer Reading
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Like generations before them, teachers often use the energy of the summer Sun to nurture seeds of growth (both real and virtual) for another year. Whether you believe the ancient legends or not, summer provides catch-…
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Favorite Demonstration: A Candle Lights the Way to Scientific Discourse
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The science conversation cited in this article showed the development of an inquisitive attitude, scientific reasoning skills, the motivation and competence to participate in a scientific discourse, and a deeper…
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Issues In-Depth: Making some bones about it
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While most people regard bone as a static entity in our body, this is a serious misconception and one that should be corrected early because bone health is a concern for people of all ages—not just the elderly. While…
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Learning the Ropes With Electricity
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Students create a hands-on classroom model illustrating a closed circuit along with other activities that explore the flow of electricity through modeling.
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Idea Bank: Tips and techniques for creative teaching
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The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank features creative teaching techniques for introducing students to the vast amount of knowledge in the…
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Scope on the Skies: Setting the Scale Straight
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This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. In this month’s issue the modeling exploration gives students a more accurate view of the size ratios in our universe.
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