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Science Sampler: Literacy for the digital generation—Enabling students to develop 21st-century skills through real-world chemistry

Science Scope—December 2010

A method for elevating the thinking level of students while accommodating their digital needs is to use real-world, problem-based projects. One such project is the Poison Blog, which requires middle school students to group content that is usually taught in isolation through a unifying theme. Students connect information across several science standards by identifying the characteristics that make common household products dangers for consumers. The Poison Blog enables students to develop their scientific literacy, problem-solving abilities, and content knowledge.
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