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Journal Article
Scope on the Skies: Dance of the planets
This article highlights the movements of the planets during the months of November and December. It includes a set of observation-based questions for students, and the dates to observe the various phases of the moon. Everyone is invited to the spect...
Journal Article
Scope on Safety: Having a blast, safely! Model rocketry safety guide
Model rocketry is a blast, and it's one of the best ways to get students interested in the physical sciences. However, following safety guidelines is essential. This article contains valuable information for safely launching rocketry into your scienc...
Journal Article
Science Sampler: Hypothesis-based learning
Are visions of students hypothesizing, designing experiments to test their explanations, analyzing data, writing formal publications of results, and debating over scientific procedures in an attempt to justify their control of variables dancing in yo...
Journal Article
Science Sampler: Shark detectives
Oceans are often considered mysterious, fascinating places filled with unique and scary animals. One of the most misunderstood and therefore the scariest animals is the shark. This student-directed activity involves research, deductive reasoning, and...
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Science and History Come Alive in the Cemetary
History and science are brought to life for students during a field trip to a local cemetery or as part of a homework assignment. This exciting activity integrates history into the science curriculum, and helps students develop an understanding about...