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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (2005 List)
The annual list of Outstanding Science Trade Books for K-12 students was selected by a committee of National Science Teacher Association members. This...
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Learning Genetics with Paper Pets
By the end of the eighth grade, students are expected to have a basic understanding of the mechanisms of basic genetic inheritance (NRC 1996). However...
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Scope on the Skies: The equinox
With the vernal, or March equinox at hand, now is the perfect time to do some myth-busting with your students by exploring the popular notion that a r...
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The Finches' Beaks: Introducing Evolutionary Concepts
Many secondary students hold misconceptions about evolution, even after instruction, that are often inconsistent with what is accepted by evolutionary...
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Exploring Cells from the Inside Out: New Tools for the Classroom
After the first observations of life under the microscope, it took two centuries of research before the "cell theory" was established. Fortunately, to...
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Homework can be tough-- especially if support is not available. Luckily, technology is now lending a hand to students who may be struggling at home wi...
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Making Mendel's Model Manageable
Genetics is often a fascinating but difficult subject for middle level students. This engaging activity presents an approach that helps students under...
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Teacher’s Toolkit: The Computational Science Education Reference Desk
The June 2005 report of the President’s Information Technology Advisory Council stated that “Computational science is now indispensable to the sol...
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Science Sampler - Solutions and dilutions: Mixing the math into the science
This lab activity teaches students how to make solutions and dilutions while reinforcing the mathematical concepts involved. The materials used are co...
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Scope on Safety - Safety contracts: Let it be written, let it be done
Student safety contracts are an important tool for teachers to use in helping to prepare for and maintain a safe working environment. They also serve ...
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Tried and True: Evaporating is cool
Many students hold misconceptions about evaporation. In this short exercise, students will apply the kinetic molecular theory to explain how cold wate...