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Using an Authentic Radioisotope to Teach Half-Life

Traditionally, nuclear chemistry appears in the last few chapters of chemistry textbooks and is not normally considered a mainstream topic. Yet nuclea...

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Editor's Corner: Why is This Important?

When interconnections among science, technology, and society are made part of science teaching, we empower students with skills that allow them to bec...

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Idea Bank: Oobleck and Beyond

Finding innovative ways to teach 10th grade physical science students about the properties of the states of matter--as stated in the Physical Science ...

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Ask the Experts -- December 2005

The Experts give their "spin" on physical science concepts as they answer the question, "What does "spin" refer to in particle physics? Why is this co...

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Designing Project-Enhanced Environments

The concept of waves is fundamental due to its occurrence throughout the natural world (water, sound, and electromagnetic waves). Because the concept ...

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How to Have a Successful Science and Ethics Discussion

Students often come to class discussions with preformed opinions on many ethical issues. The challenging task for teachers is to help students learn t...

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What's Living in Your World?

Teaching molecular technology within the framework of open scientific inquiry provides a dynamic learning experience for students. Because a wide vari...

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Petroleum and the Environment

High school students should understand that environmental issues and concerns accompany both the production and consumption of petroleum. To help stud...

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Professional Development Using an Interdisciplinary Learning Circle: Linking Pedagogical Theory to Practice

Science education reform requires innovative professional development initiatives. Here we report the success of an interdisciplinary learning circle ...