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Journal Article

These inquiry-based projects ensure that students use higher-level thinking skills to improve the community and investigate global and environmental issues. Each project is connected to the previous year's to give students a deeper understanding of h...

Journal Article

After the Bell: Calories, energy, and the food you eat

Obesity is a growing problem in the United States, and has recently reached epidemic proportions. Part of the solution in controlling obesity is to make students aware of the amount and type of food they eat. In this activity, students will calculate...

Journal Article

In Search of Air Pollution

Using EPA and NOAA websites, students are able to view pollution inventories (the amounts and kinds of pollution released in a given location) and follow pollution along its estimated path of travel. This inquiry based lesson guides students in the u...

Journal Article

Science Sampler: Weather RATS

Weather RATS, or Weather Research and Tracking Systems, is a collaborative effort among a national network of K-12 students, their teachers, wireless weather stations, internet data sharing, and professional engineers and meteorologists. Weather Rats...

Journal Article

Scope on Safety: How to prevent a shattering safety experience

A study done several years ago indicated that over half of the science laboratory accidents reviewed involved glassware. However, the risk of injury can be reduced if appropriate safety guidelines are followed. This article outlines prudent practices...