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Sun-Earth Day 2004: Transit of Venus
On June 8th, 2004 a celestial event of historical scientific importance occured when the silhouette of the planet Venus crossed the face of the Sun as seen from the Earth. This event, known as the transit of Venus, last occurred in 1882. Through para...
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Science Sampler: Sending in the Pinch Hitter
Even the most conscientious teacher will eventually need a substitute. The classroom can continue to function smoothly and effectively when substitute planning is viewed as another important aspect of preparation. Like any pinch hitter, the substitut...
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Harry Potter as a Context for Problem-Based Learning
This innovative thematic unit for middle school students builds on the Harry Potter phenomenon. Students are immersed in problem-based learning as they study a science and language arts curriculum as it might have been taught at Hogwarts School. The ...
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After the Bell: Breaking the Code: Examining Your Mail
Given the amount of mail that arrives during the holidays--from early December to early January--the post holiday season provides an excellent opportunity to perform an informal science and mathematics classification activity--determining where our m...
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Tech Trek: Probing for Answers
Recent advances in data-collection technologies have given students access to the same types of probes used by scientists in research labs. Probes allow students to collect data on variables such as pH, acceleration, oxygen, light, and temperature. T...