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Tried and True: Using "Brags and Whines" as a Creative Writing Technique
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This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue examines using brags and whines as an example of creative writing and provides steps for and the benefits of implementing…
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Science 101: How are oil spills treated?
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No two oil spills are the same. Logically, oil spills are a nightmare because they are unanticipated and uncontrolled events. Oil spills present a threat to wildlife and coastal resources, concerning everyone from…
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Case Study: The Wealth of Water—The Value of an Essential Resource
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Many students take water availability for granted and yet, by 2025, two-thirds of the world will not have access to clean drinking water. This case study is designed to encourage students to think about water as a…
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Science Sampler: Bees in the news—Connecting classroom science to real-life issues
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While news articles are commonly used as resources for teaching and learning in language arts classes, their use in science classrooms is often limited. In this article, the authors share their experiences (in Ming’s…
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Island Watershed Activity: Introducing students to watersheds and water quality
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Before students can understand important water quality issues, they must learn about the existence and dynamics of watersheds. In this activity, students mold an island out of clay with distinct drainage basins, observe…
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A Case Study: Using Authentic Scientific Data for Teaching and Learning of Ecology
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This article describes a culminating assignment for students enrolled in a human ecology course in a Masters in Science Eduation program. The goal of this assignment was for students to use published scientific data to…
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Editor's Note: Learning Doesn't Take a Vacation
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Just Me and You ... and a Whole Community Down by the Stream
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A science club teaches students about their local environment while instilling positive ideas about science.
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Perspectives: Action Research: Inquiring Into Science Teaching and Learning
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Teachers and schools are required by the No Child Left Behind Act to use research-based instructional practices. Although we often think of research as something university professors do, teachers can contribute to the…
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Science Sampler: Thanksgiving and the science of Native American foods
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Keeping students interested around the holidays can be challenging. This article explores how to engage them with an interdisciplinary science lesson focused on Native American food preservation. The lesson reinforces…
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It often seems to rain endlessly in spring. Although rainy days are a nuisance, they are actually vitally important to all living things. Rain showers are part of the continuous movement of water between Earth’s surface…
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Racing with the Sun: Students learn physics while designing a solar-powered vehicle
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Through this yearlong inquiry investigation, high school physics students design, create, and race a solar-powered vehicle. The design process helps students learn invaluable science, technology, mathematics,…
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Teacher’s Toolkit: A framework for facilitating equitable discourse in science classrooms
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In traditional classroom discourse, the teacher controls the discussion, asking most of the questions and calling on students to respond. This model does not work well for the inquiry-based classroom, which depends on…
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Crows are among the most interesting birds to study firsthand, and are available for study through a variety of sources. In this unit, students learn about crows through reading, writing, discussion, and observation.…
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In 2007 and 2008, three science teachers participated in research “cruises” to the Juan de Fuca Ridge off the coast of Washington. This opportunity was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant…
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