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Learning Science and the Science of Learning: Science Educators' Essay Collection

Sure, you teach science. But do your students really learn it? Students of all ages will absorb more if you adapt the way you teach to the way they le...

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Classifying Microorganisms

Students sample air at their school and generate ideas about how to classify the microorganisms they observe. This investigative, hands-on laboratory ...

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Intelligent Teaching: Using the theory of multiple intelligences in the inquiry classroom

Incorporating the theory of multiple intelligences (MI) into the science classroom can create a better learning environment for all students. In this ...

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Pulse Rate Research: Students follow the steps of inquiry to compare carotid and artery pulse rates

This pulse rate study was inspired by observations about how people take their pulses. It exemplifies how the scientific inquiry process can be demons...

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Do Standards Matter? How the quality of state standards relate to evolution instruction

Although most states include evolution instruction in their standards, the teaching of evolution in public schools remains problematic. To create succ...

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Scope on the Skies: Peeking at the planets

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. In this month’s issue learn more about the exciting things happening in our solar system....