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Teaching through Trade Books: Rock Wonderings

Rocks, as part of the Earth science curriculum, are an integral part of the National Science Education Standards. These trade book-inspired investigat...

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Hypothesis-Based Learning

In an effort to improve inquiry learning in the classroom, the authors modified a standard, inquiry-based curricula to provide opportunities for stude...

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Observing the Sky Through the Eyes of the Ancient Mayans

Throughout history, most cultures paid very close attention to the sky. For the Mayan culture specifically, the dependable motions of the Sun, Moon, a...

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Scope on Safety: What Is Your First Aid Policy?

Would you know what to do if one of your students had an accident with a chemical that resulted in contact with the skin? What would you do if a stude...

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Looks Count for Communities

Small-town students embark on a trip to the past that connects them to current trends and issues faced by communities all over the United States—the...

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Discovering Flowers in a New Light

Although students may have made observations of plants and flowers, not many have looked closely at their various structures or seen the colorful desi...

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Using Standards to Address Diversity in Science

A scrutiny of the national and some state science standards indicates that middle school science teachers don't have a frame of reference to depict an...

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Learning from Standards-Based Exams: Analyzing student answers to a statewide exam helps a teacher improve his instruction

In this article, find out how a careful analysis of student answers to the standards-based exams proved to be an important instructional tool. ...

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Analyzing Instructional Content and Practices: Using data to improve alignment of science instruction with state and national standards

As teachers and school leaders continue to implement standards-based instruction, they need a way to evaluate the current status of science instructio...

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Be a Food Scientist

When approached in the appropriate manner, food can be a useful teaching tool to develop understandings of science and mathematics concepts. This enga...

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Editor's Corner: Avoiding Clichés

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue reflecting on some of the excellent suggestions offered....

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How's Your Visual Acuity?

Students learn about visual acuity through a guided inquiry activity that helps them understand the concepts. These concepts are important in helping...

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Ask the Experts

Why are some metal-ion solutions colored, while others are not? What gives rise to the variety of colors that we see? Find the answers in this article...

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Using Newspapers to Facilitate Learning

Incorporating newspapers into a science course encourages students to take control of their learning. Assignments related to newspapers facilitate act...

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Teaching "Bad Science"

Sharing both the triumphs and failures of science helps students understand its true nature. Teachers should challenge students to confront the scient...