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Diabetes Education in Tribal Schools

American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations are in the midst of a Type 2 diabetes epidemic. To address this crisis, the National Institute of Di...

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From Garden to Table

The sight of young children eagerly reaching for and eating string beans, carrots, lettuce, radishes, and even raw beets and onions is an incredibly s...

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Take a Tumble: Weathering and Erosion Using a Rock Tumbler

The subtle effects of weathering and erosion are difficult to convey to students. However, through this activity, students can use a rock tumbler to g...

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Science Sampler: Phasing in lunar observations

Increase students' understanding of the phases of the Moon through this interdisciplinary unit which includes a pre-test to gauge students' prior know...

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Society for College Science Teachers: Should We Allow Disclaimers in Textbooks? Maybe the Right Ones.

Many scientists are concerned about efforts to place disclaimers in textooks concerning the controversial nature of certain theories. The issues rais...

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Brewing Science: Using Beer and the Brewing Process to Stimulate Interest in Science and the Science Laboratory

Following the brewing process from grain to glass, this course uses the biological and chemical principles of brewing to teach science to the nonscien...

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Lighten up your Lesson: Matter, optics, and bubbles

Your students will burst with excitement as they study soap bubbles to understand the phases of matter and the reflection of light. The study of soap ...

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Science Sampler: Girls, robots, and science education

Diversity in most environments is critical to success. Science instruction with the implementation of robotics could provide girls with the needed imp...

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (2005)

The annual list of Outstanding Science Trade Books for K-12 students was selected by a committee of National Science Teacher Association members. This...

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Moving Research Into the Classroom: Successful Adaptations at a Service Academy

To promote research exposure for biology students, a team developed a successful classroom-based research program in two elective courses. Students w...