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  • Scope on the Skies: Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold

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    This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses the search for exoplanets that are Earthlike in both location relative to their host star and the physical properties of the planets…

  • Scope on Safety: Tooling Up for Safer STEM Activities

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    This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the safety of using hand and power tools when conducting hands-on STEM experiences.

  • Catching the Wrong Species

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    Engineering a solution to the problem of bycatch in the tuna fishery.

  • Engineering Design Challenge

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    Building a voltaic cell in the high school chemistry classroom.

  • An Engineer Does What Now?

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    A 5E learning activity that compares engineering to science.

  • Plants v. Pollutants

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    Bringing engineering design practices and real-world context to the science classroom.

  • Make Room for Engineering

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    Strategies to overcome anxieties about adding engineering to your curriculum.

  • Editor's Corner: Engineering a New World

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    The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.

  • Science 2.0: Protecting Students' Online Privacy—By Law

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    This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue talks about students' digital footprint and making sure that students understand and appreciate privacy and the value of their personal information.

  • The Green Room: Renewable Energy

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    This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue discusses activities to help students learn about renewable energy.

  • The New Teacher's Toolbox: Parting Tips for Your Toolbox

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    This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue is the final column for The New Teacher's Toolbox. Michael Romano shares realizations he's had during his journey that might offer…

  • Health Wise: The Scientific Case for Starting High School Later

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    This Q…

  • Safer Science: Beware of the Rainbow

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    This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue covers the basic safety measures that should be used for all laboratory activities and demonstrations.

  • Career of the Month: Biomedical Engineer

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    This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Paul DeVasConCellos's career path to becoming a biomedical engineer.

  • Virtual Modeling

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    Fifth-grade students use computer programming to create models that help them understand patterns in Earth and sky.

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