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Scope on the Skies: Scope it out!
A multitude of celestial opportunities were present during the month of April, 2004. This issue of Scope on the skies highlights some of the celestial...
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Tried and True: Bean plants: A growth experience
To enhance a seventh-grade life science unit, the author had students grow bean plants in the classroom. Students were then able to observe roots, ste...
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The Quest for the Perfect Weather Forecaster
Just how accurate are weather forecasters, anyway? How can a meteorologist from one television channel predict a completely different forecast for the...
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Hook your students onto inquiry-based science by implementing this ooey, gooey fish guts activity into your science curriculum. The author developed t...
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Looking At Density From Different Perspectives
All too often middle school students equate density with one object simply being "heavier" than another. Even if students are able to accurately calcu...
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Educating the public about safety issues related to severe weather is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) mission. Th...
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A salient feature of our species is the impetus to explore. Now that most of our own planet is well explored, the Space Age has opened the heavens for...
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Tried and True: Extending paper chromatography inquiry
With some ingenuity and forethought, teachers can make simple modifications to a standard paper chromatography lesson that will improve student intere...
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12: Books published in 2003
The books that appear in this annotated bibliography were selected as Outstanding Trade Books published in 2003. They are intended primarily for kinde...
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Scope on Safety: What's All the Fuss About Mercury?
Mishandling of mercury can cause costly cleanups or even school closings. This article outlines the following basics about mercury exposure: Why it is...