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Editor's Corner: Through Instrumental Eyes

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

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Seeing the World Through Instrumental "Eyes"

An historical timeline and related activities illustrate the importance of the electromagnetic spectrum in providing vital clues about the evolution o...

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Hand washing: A powerful preventative practice!

Hand washing and hand care practices are especially important and have long been recognized as a standard health and safety protocol for laboratory wo...

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Tame a Tornado

Hook your students' interest by building a tornado box that simulates tornado development and the necessary environmental conditions. This article fea...

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Harry Potter and the Dichotomous Key

In this lesson, students use Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans—a “wild” candy written about in the Harry Potter books and now available in stor...

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The Plague Generation Today

An extension of a 1993 published activity teaches students about infectious agents and what steps they can take, as individuals, to prevent the spread...

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Science Sampler: Environmental education for at-risk students

In too many cases, at-risk students are not included in outside-the-school activities. However, hands-on environmental education experiences can impro...

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Teaching through Trade Books: It's Pumpkin Time!

When one thinks of October, many possible ideas to explore through science and reading come to mind—fall weather, changing leaves, and perhaps that ...

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Science Sampler: Got stuff?

Teachers have to be creative with limited funds to generate the materials needed to support programs. This author identifies an enjoyable way to enlis...