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Science Sampler: Why we have seasons and other common misconceptions
The video, A Private Universe, engages students in the ideas regarding alternative conceptions. This video is effective in capturing preservice teache...
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Science Is for the Birds: Promoting Standards-Based Learning Through Backyard Birdwatching
Backyard bird watching can be a means for promoting authentic research projects in middle level science. Cornell University's Project FeederWatch prov...
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Tech Trek: Layers of Information—Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful technological tools that can enrich science teaching. This technology can help students analyze data...
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The Home Zone: Get Familiar with Fingerprints
Welcome to The Home Zone, Science and Children’s new column that presents simple everyday science activities for children and their families to do t...
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Lab Check 1...2...3: Helping students write clear and concise laboratory reports
Students sometimes struggle to write clear and concise lab reports. The checklist in this article provides students with a clearer understanding of ...
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After the Bell: Bringing the Outside In—Insects and their galls
Gall systems are excellent tools for teaching biology. They demonstrate important concepts such as genetic control, plant and animal development, spec...
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Middle level students are in a concrete stage of psychosocial development and often have difficulty comprehending something as abstract as atomic stru...
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Editor's Corner: Why Math in Science Class?
The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue and the major role science teachers play in how students learn and use math skills...
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Biocrimes 411: Helping students understand the basics of biocrimes
Teachers can refocus classroom activities involving bacteria and viruses to introduce the topic of biocrimes. This article focuses on linking biologic...
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Science Sampler: Mission Possible—Students reading in the science classroom
Helping students read expository text through the use of questioning strategies can have powerful rewards. Teacher-generated questions help students l...