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Preparing Undergraduate Women for Science Careers
To learn more about how the barriers women in science face can be eased or circumvented, the authors examined how an undergraduate research program pr...
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12: Books published in 2003
The books that appear in this annotated bibliography were selected as Outstanding Trade Books published in 2003. They are intended primarily for kinde...
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In this article, the authors draw on their experiences as science teacher-researches and present practical guidelines for science teachers who want to...
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Hey, There's a Forest in that Classroom!
After a prolonged visit to an elementary classroom, this author was inspired to share his reflections on the effective combination of creative scienc...
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Helping Students Make Connections
Science teachers want their students to attain scientific literacy for applications beyond the classroom. Unfortunately, many students view school, an...
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Linking Environmental Science Students to External Community Partners
This article describes a course that integrates environmental science students into local community organizations. Despite initially high expectations...
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Science 101: Are there different types of force and motion?
"Red Rover! Red Rover let Jesse come over!" Young students are familiar with the observable effects of force and motion but may not have considered th...
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12: Books published in 2003 (TST)
The books that appear in this annotated bibliography were selected as Outstanding Trade Books published in 2003. They are intended primarily for kinde...
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Science for Elementary Educators
Science for Elementary Educators is a multidisciplinary, interactive learning course developed for the science instruction of childhood education majo...
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Scope on Safety: What's All the Fuss About Mercury?
Mishandling of mercury can cause costly cleanups or even school closings. This article outlines the following basics about mercury exposure: Why it is...
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Favorite Demonstration: Practical Skeptical Thinking
Gallup polls consistently indicate that substantial percentages of adult Americans harbor paranormal beliefs (Gallup and Newport 1991; Gallup 1997). A...