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Glow-in-the-Dark Science: Phosphorescent stars help students understand the wave-particle nature of light

In this activity students are able to explore the particle nature of light and calculate the energy of light. Students can see the star "glow" because...

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Modeling Olympus Mons from the Earth

Compare mountains found on Earth and Mars by creating two-dimensional block models. Students will be amazed by the immensity of the sheild volcano Oly...

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After the Bell: The wrap on raptors

Teachers and students can visit the Raptor Trust rehabilitation facility. either in person or via internet, to observe the captive birds....

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How Do Your Students Learn?

Middle school students are very interested in learning how their brains work. In this article, the authors share three activities that explore learnin...

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Science Sampler: Water, Water, Everywhere?

Many students assume that we have an unlimited supply of water available for human consumption. Through the following investigations, students will ga...

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Discovering Trees: Not Just a Walk in the Park!

An urban classroom participates in a yearlong partnership sponsored by a local botanical garden. Through field trips and classroom activities students...

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Picture This!

An after-school photography club challenges students to find a science topic of interest and create a storyboard through photographs. Community member...

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Idea Bank: Building Traits

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. In this month’s Idea Bank learn about an alternative method ...

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A Week with the Stars

The author describes how students experience the weeklong summer astronomy camp on a college campus. One favorite student activity is nighttime viewin...

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Science Sampler: Name that Planet!

Wanted: Scientists interested in living in space. These words are the motivation behind this interdisciplinary Earth and space science mini-unit....

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The Cycles of Math and Science

Cycles are found throughout nature. In this article, the water cycle is used as an example to help students understand the relationships, patterns, an...

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PC Power for the EC Lab: Old computers serve a new purpose—An electrochemistry lab uses PC power supplies

Teachers are constantly challenged to create a setting where students can engage in comprehensive investigations. Using computer power supplies to pow...

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CURRICULUM MAPPING: A How-To Guide—Using curriculum mapping to align instruction

Curriculum mapping focuses on what is actually taught. Teachers see which benchmarks or standards are or aren't being met and which information needs ...

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Editor's Note (April 2002)

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current theme issue of extended elementary sicence learning....

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Editor's Corner: Passing On the Passion

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