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Science 2.0: Developing the Computational Thinker

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month the authors look at the Computational Thinker standard. Its performance indicators requ...

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Focus on Physics: Newton’s (Often Misunderstood) Third Law of Motion

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. The author discusses misconceptions about Newton’s third law....

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Health Wise: The Tragic Truth About Smokeless Tobacco

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

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Career of the Month: Evolutionary Psychologist

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Peter Gray's career path to becoming a...

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Idea Bank: Skip the Cell Unit

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank rethinks how students can learn about...

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Right to the Source: Don’t Skip the Title Page

Exploring science and history with the Library of Congress. This month's issue discusses title pages using On the Origin of Species as an example....

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Science 102: Triple-Dog Dare Ya

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge about why skin will stick to ice....

Elementary High School Middle School Life Science Inquiry Phenomena

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Best STEM Books for Students K–12

Recently published books selected by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teachers Association....

eBook

Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices (e-book)

When it’s time for a game change, you need a guide to the new rules. Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engi...

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Big Data, Small Devices: Investigating the Natural World Using Real-Time Data (e-book)

Now your students can transform their mobile phones and tablets into tools for learning about everything from weather to water quality. Big Data, Smal...