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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 events that occurred during this timeframe; such as planet conjunctions, the phenomenon of Daylight...
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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, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit up close as they learned about them. Students who held misconceptions...
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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 same area on a different station? To answer these queries, this article describes two projects for...
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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 this fish dissection lesson as an inexpensive, safe, and clean alternative to the traditional and cos...
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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 calculate the density of an object, that doesn't necessarily mean that they fully understand the concept ...
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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. This month's insert, Severe Weather, has been created by NOAA to help educate the public about hazardo...
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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 our excursions. One of the most challenging space exploration missions that will be conducted this ...
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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 interest and extend inquiry learning. After separating the components of a water-soluble marker, students ...
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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 kindergarten through twelfth grade. They were selected by members of a book review panel appointed by the...
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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 dangerous? Where it can be found in schools? and What can be used as a safe alternative?...