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How <em>Not</em> to Teach Historical Cases in Science

Not all methods of applying history to teaching science are valid. Rational reconstructions, in particular, present idealized and misleading models. S...

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NASA Quest

As part of NASA’s Learning Technologies Project, NASA Quest has been connecting students to the people of NASA through the various pages at the webs...

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Motivation with Depth

Three-dimensional illusions offer an ideal and motivating arena for computer technology applications, visual processing investigations, art and scienc...

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Fundamentals of Integrated Science: What teachers should consider when planning an integrated science curriculum

The Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) explored integrated science at the high school level through a study funded by the National Science Fo...

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The Galapagos

Using problem-based learning and role-playing, students analyze the geological origins of the Galapagos Islands, their colonization, species formation...

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Tech Trek: Integration and Presentation

Successful science-fair participants often impress judges with professional-looking displays of their data. Understanding how to use presentation and ...

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Diving into a Schoolwide Science Theme: Interdisciplinary lessons for an all-school theme in science, art, and music classes

Science learning can happen anywhere! Using initiative and creativity, teachers of various subjects can create interdisciplinary learning opportunitie...

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Integrated Science Study

Many science teachers in the Los Angeles School District were concerned over the low number of students electing to take a third year of science. Base...

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Investigation—Insects! Creative extension activities can expand a learning kit module into a comprehensive study

What has six legs, three body parts, and is loved by second-grade students? An insect! In the unit described here, students engaged in a comprehensive...

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Idea Bank: Seasons Reasons

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. In this month’s Idea Bank, find out what students need to co...

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Rev Up Your Veggies! Building model race cars lets students explore physical science concepts and promotes cooperative learning

Intended as a contest to promote teamwork and encourage innovative thinking with a focus on nutrition, the Lunch Box Derby challenges fourth- and fift...

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Not Your Ordinary Lab Day

After reading a news story about two men who died in an accidental explosion while trying to make the controlled substance methamphetamine, students l...