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"It's ELEMENTary, My Dear Watson": A Crime Scene Investigation With a Technological Twist
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The Crime Scene Labs is a technology-enhanced unit with seven laboratory stations. Probes at many of the stations facilitate students collecting and analyzing their own data (some lessons are adapted from Volz and…
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Career of the Month: An Interview With Applied Chemical Technology Professional John Engelman
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Applied chemical technology professionals (ACTP) are key members of laboratory teams. From pharmaceutical testing to environmental monitoring and basic research to complex projects, they work in a variety of settings…
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Science 101: How does wireless internet work?
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Let’s see … first you head to a coffee shop and order a mocha caramel chai latte with an extra shot of espresso. Then you turn on your computer, hit the connect button, and start surfing the web. For those who want more…
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In this science investigation based on the 5E learning model, students moved through four different centers designed to focus their attention on the concepts of mass, volume, and density. At these stations, students…
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A typical card sort is an activity in which students are given a set of cards with a single concept written on each card and asked to organize the cards by grouping related concepts. The nontraditional card sorts…
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Methods and Strategies: Unlocking the Power of Visual Communication
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Interactive read-alouds help students decode science diagrams and other visual information.
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Point of View: When Problems on Exams Are Harder Than the Identical Problems in the Homework
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Have you ever had a student approach you after an exam, asserting that the problems on the exam were much harder than the homework you assigned—yet the test problems were taken directly from the homework? (OK, maybe…
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Introducing <i>A Framework for K–12 Science Education</i>: A Message to Our Members
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The author gives a general overview of the recently released National Research Council's A Framework for K–12 Science Education.
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This article describes a twist on the basic “Science 101” investigation of having students observe a birthday candle before, during, and after burning. It engages students in exploring the attributes of a candle,…
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Do females and males choose science for different reasons? The authors surveyed 271 college students in the gender-neutral field of biology to learn when they became interested and what factors determined their origin…
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This case involves a couple deciding whether or not their son should undergo brain surgery to treat a severe seizure disorder. In examining this dilemma, students apply knowledge of brain anatomy and function. They also…
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Studying the brain and neurological disorders can enhance understanding, awareness, and tolerance in the classroom. Many popular movies that feature characters dealing with nuerological conditions like Alzheimer's…
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Scope on Safety: Middle school science labs—A safety audit
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In August 2007, a report titled “The State of Middle School and High School Science Labs in the Kansas City Region” was issued by the Kauffman Foundation, which is committed to improving student achievement in…
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Sinking & Floating: A Graphical Representation of the Concept of Density
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Density is a derived quantity that can be confusing for middle school students. Try using a graphical depiction of mass and volume to guide students in understanding and applying this concept. In this activity, students…
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Point of View: Lessons Learned From Julia
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue discusses four important lessons for the author's teaching.
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