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Scope on the Skies: Cassini’s Grand Finale

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Scope on the Skies: Cassini’s Grand Finale

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses the last portion of Cassini's mission....

The Case of Dinosaur Metabolism

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The Case of Dinosaur Metabolism

Using evidence-based reasoning in biology....

Reasoning From Models

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Reasoning From Models

Using metacognitive modeling in the physics classroom....

Modeling Periodic Patterns

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Modeling Periodic Patterns

Analyzing chemical reactions to determine trends in ionization energy and electron affinity....

Learning Iteratively

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Learning Iteratively

Iteration is at the heart of science and engineering....

Editor's Corner: Evidence-Based Reasoning

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Editor's Corner: Evidence-Based Reasoning

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

Science 2.0: Enhancing Google Sheets for the Classroom

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Science 2.0: Enhancing Google Sheets for the Classroom

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue focuses on one of the benefits of Google Sheets that sets it apart from simil...

Commentary: Reasoning Versus Post-Truth

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Commentary: Reasoning Versus Post-Truth

An opinion piece about how the history of science reminds us of the qualities that support all the practices of science, including evidence-based reas...

Focus on Physics: Eight Tips for New (and not so new) Teachers

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Focus on Physics: Eight Tips for New (and not so new) Teachers

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This month's issue discusses traits and practices that make the difference b...

The Green Room: Exploring Our Public Lands

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The Green Room: Exploring Our Public Lands

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month's issue discusses the different uses of public lands....

Health Wise: Be Prepared for Opioid Overdoses

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Health Wise: Be Prepared for Opioid Overdoses

This Q&A style column provides up-to-date information on current health topics—helping students (and teachers) make healthy choices. This month’s ...

Idea Bank: Setting the Stage: Your First Week of Science Class

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Idea Bank: Setting the Stage: Your First Week of Science Class

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank shows how to engage your students on ...

Career of the Month: Epidemiologist

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Career of the Month: Epidemiologist

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Jennifer McQuiston's career path to be...

Right to the Source: A Nose for Poison Gas Saved Lives

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Right to the Source: A Nose for Poison Gas Saved Lives

Exploring science and history with the Library of Congress. This month's issue discusses the Chemical Warfare School notebook of Earle Covington Smit...

Two Departments, Two Models of Interdisciplinary Peer Learning

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Two Departments, Two Models of Interdisciplinary Peer Learning

On graduation, teacher candidates (TCs) are typically underprepared to teach science, particularly physical science, whereas physics graduates frequen...

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