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Learning by Doing: Teaching the Process of Inquiry

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Learning by Doing: Teaching the Process of Inquiry

Through this "blind" observation exercise, you can bring science alive using inquiry to link the needs, interest, and experiences of your students. Th...

Light Students' Interest in the Nature of Science

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Light Students' Interest in the Nature of Science

The nature of science is a vital part of students’ educational experience. Learn how to apply the study of electrical circuits into an activity that...

Scope on the Skies: A year in the skies

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Scope on the Skies: A year in the skies

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue highlights the astronomical events for the 2003-2004 school year....

Tried and True: Solving problems scientifically

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Tried and True: Solving problems scientifically

This simple guided lesson based on the "black box" activity proved to be a great way to introduce simple inquiry. It encourages students to ask questi...

Sand: Up Close and Amazing!

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Sand: Up Close and Amazing!

Discover the surprising diversity and scientific value of sand from around the world....

Science Sampler: Narrowing student investigations

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Science Sampler: Narrowing student investigations

Learn how to teach students science by using single-lesson investigations. This technique complements longer-term investigations by allowing students ...

Science Sampler:  Planetary real estate

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Science Sampler: Planetary real estate

In the Planetary Real Estate Sales Activity, students pretend they are the new owners of one of the planets in the solar system challenged with the ta...

The Electromagnetic Spectrum: Using Light and Color to Search for Astronomical Origins

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum: Using Light and Color to Search for Astronomical Origins

Using telescopes in space and on the ground for innovative research, NASA’s Astronomical Search for Origins program explores the universe at a varie...

Project SunSHINE: A Student-Based Research Program

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Project SunSHINE: A Student-Based Research Program

This successful middle school program has students use technology to conduct their own weather investigations. Students design a research question foc...

Tech Trek: Projecting your PDA

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Tech Trek: Projecting your PDA

One of the perceived limitations of PDAs by teachers is its small screen. However, some recent innovations have opened a variety of new opportunities ...

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