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In 19th century England, Luddites broke into factories at night to destroy the new, efficient machinery that threatened their jobs. The term has since been applied to anyone fearful or resistent to new technology. In this section the editor remarks ...
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Every Day Science Calendar: July 2006
This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer. ...
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Sliding common objects, such as blocks, boxes, balls, empty containers, and even play foods down a ramp is a fun way for kids to start exploring some physical science concepts related to the position, force and motion of objects and to develop their ...
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The Case of the Disappearing Snack
Who doesn't love a good mystery? Not any kid we know! Second- and third-grade students sure did as they eagerly solved The Case of the Disappearing Snack. As they investigated the "crime," students developed critical-thinking skills and practiced u...
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Imaginative Inventions
In today's fast-growing, highly competitive global marketplace, innovative thinking is more important than ever. Encourage your students' creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills with these technological design activities. Technology inv...
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Talking Science, Modeling Scientists
Do you want your students to share their investigation findings in a meaningful way? Or to communicate like real scientists do--beyond conducting investigations in the classroom? Fourth-grade students in the Upstate of South Carolina are doing just...
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Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Reading
Whether your summer includes travel to far away places or day trips to familiar haunts, this time of change should also be a time of professional growth. Whatever path you walk this summer, take along a book. You may already have your own list of "...