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Commentary: Positive Parent-Teacher Conferences

An opinion piece about being positive with students, as well as with parents, and suggestions for how to handle parent-teacher conferences....

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After the bell: Food for thought (part I)— Science of food safety

Consumers generally take for granted that the food they buy and eat is clean and free of pathogenic microorganisms. This overview of food safety will ...

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Better Books, Better Science Teaching

In aiming to create a scientifically literate society, teachers are being asked to present science in a variety of new ways. Science is no longer to b...

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Comparing Crystals

This standard lesson on identifying salt and sugar crystals expands into an opportunity for students to develop their observation, questioning, and mo...

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Student activities illustrate the importance of light and color in space exploration. By exploring the electromagnetic spectrum with powerful and spec...

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Ask the Experts

Astronomers can use light from stars to determine the elements in a star, but how do they determine the quantity/amount of these elements within a spe...

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Eyes on Planet Earth! Exploring Your Local Watershed

Encourage students to investigate their local watershed and become involved in assessing and monitoring the quality of water with the help of this mon...

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Home Connections: Demystifying Mixtures

The subject of chemistry makes most people think of an elaborate laboratory, but investigating chemistry concepts does not require expensive equipment...

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A Native Species Restoration Project

Get your students involved in the community by researching, collecting, growing, and re-introducing native plants to your area. Find out how students ...

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Editor's Corner: Keep It Simple!

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue that is packed with ideas on using inquiry effectively and "Keeping It Simple."...

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Research and Teaching: Preparatory Versus Practice Homework

The appropriate use of homework is unclear. The authors compared the performance of students who did two different types of homework—preparatory (be...

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Fun with Buoyancy: Students gain insight on Archimedes' principle through a novel buoyancy lab

Through a novel buoyancy lab, students learn and sharpen skills in measurement and gain insight on Archimedes' principle. This activity provides an en...

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Coordinating Physics and Education Instruction

This article describes a university science course that integrates physics, education, and community outreach. The class both improves student mastery...

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Density on Dry Land: Demonstrations without buoyancy challenge student misconceptions

Alternative activities without buoyancy explore density with solid materials and challenge student misconceptions. ...

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Did You Really Prove It?

Gain rich perspectives about the interrelationships between science, technology, and society through explorations of history and the process of scienc...