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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 comprehensive list of selected books were all published in 2005....
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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, these concepts can be difficult to teach. To make these concepts easier for students to grasp, hav...
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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 raw egg will only balance on its end on the equinox. This month’s Scope on the Skies describes this...
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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 biologists. This activity is based on scientific evidence but many assumptions and alterations have...
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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, today's teachers can take advantage of computer technology and speed up the discovery process in their...
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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 with difficult science vocabulary, concepts, and experimental-design assignments. The following websit...
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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 understand how genotypes can translate into phenotypes using Gummi Bears and Gummi Dolphins to solve prob...
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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 solution of complex problems in every sector, from traditional science and engineering domains to such ...
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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 cost-effective, readily available, and safe for students to handle. “I see now!” is a common refr...
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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 an additional means of showing that the teacher was working in good faith when dealing with safety i...
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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 water can evaporate and to observe the cooling effect of evaporation, and develop their own evaporation ...