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Online Courses: AMNH Seminars on Science: The Ocean System
Integrated Science How does the ocean system shape the planet, regulate climate, and support life?...
Book Chapter
Some students may not believe that it is possible for a puddle that appears larger to evaporate more quickly than one that seems smaller. The story in this chapter has to do with evaporation. The authors explore the major factors that lead to how qui...
Book Chapter
In this activity, students will determine whether the shape of a water molecule is linear or bent...
Book Chapter
In this activity, students will use homemade pH paper to test a number of chemicals around the house....
Book Chapter
New Models of Leadership and Collaboration to Improve Science Education: The Role of Business
This chapter provides a brief overview of traditional business involvement in education improvement and then explores new models of involvement by business leaders in improve student outcomes in science education. These new efforts examined by the au...
Book Chapter
How Far to the Star? The Parallax Effect
In this activity, students conduct two experiments with parallax by viewing a pencil against a backdrop marked with equally spaced lines. In the first experiment, students note the shift in the apparent position of the pencil by viewing it with each ...
Book Chapter
Multigenre Lab Reports: Connecting Literacy and Science
The development of communication skills is a key component in any science program but most students don't see the connection between science and writing. Connect literacy and science by using this hands-on activity that is a fun alternative to tradit...
Book Chapter
Teaching about the natural, outdoor environment indoors can be done well, but it can be even more effective if the indoor environment is nature-friendly or “green” (to use the current lingo). Just trying to teach the value of a tree, for instance...
NSTA Press Book
SET EVO Teachers Guide: Ten Questions Everyone Should Ask About Evolution
Draw on the wit and wisdom of brilliant scientists to inspire your students as you teach them about a challenging area of biology. This teacher’s guide, which accompanies the EVO DVD, is structured around 10 fundamental questions about biological e...
By John Feldman, Rodger W. Bybee
Journal Article
Why Read Picture Books in Science Class? (Chapters 1-5)
This free e-book provides more information on how to teach Picture-Perfect Science Lessons in your classroom—including key reading strategies and standards connections. The e-book includes the Table of Contents, Foreword, About the Picture-Perfect ...