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Journal Article

These activities, which are designed for students to try at home, focus on Newton's First Law of Motion. A simple explanation of the law is provided along with two demonstrations of inertia....

Journal Article

Editor's Note (February 2004)

As a consumer and producer of professional development, the current field editor reflects on the types of professional development that she has experienced over the years. From very valuable workshops to being subjected to inservices that were a was...

Journal Article

Circus of Light

In a "science circus," small groups of students engage in various science activities at a series of stations, then participate in a class discussion that builds understanding about the topic. Examples of the activities in a science circus that focuse...

Journal Article

Capitalizing on Literacy Connections

Literacy is a critical component of science inquiry, but educators often need help incorporating literacy skills in school science programs. The authors describe a five-session professional development institute that first engages inservice teachers ...

Journal Article

Journeying "Down the Rabbit Hole"

As part of a science methods course, a group of preservice teachers was challenged to develop an understanding of science as inquiry. By selecting an object and conducting a series of seasonal observations of how that object changes over time, these ...