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Journal Article

When taking students outside to see the stars is not an option, teachers can bring the stars inside the classroom. These instructions for building a portable planetarium also include suggestions for cross-cultural and social studies connections....

Journal Article

Science Sampler: A slice of solar cooking

Using the principles of scientific investigation, students design a solar cooker using materials supplied by the teacher. Students then spend individual time designing a solar cooker on their own. Afterward, students are placed in groups to coopera...

Journal Article

Tried and True: Egg-in-the-bottle demonstration

The Egg-in-the-bottle was the first demonstration performed by Don Herbert on his “Watch Mr. Wizard” television show, which premiered in 1951. This classic demonstration continues to delight students today and should be included in every middle s...

Journal Article

Meeting the MOON from a Global Perspective

The MOON Project (More Observations of Nature) engages middle school students and pre-service teachers in a long-term (16-week) investigation of the Moon. It provides an opportunity to share, via the Internet, their observations with other students ...

Journal Article

Scope on the Skies: The skies this summer

Summer 2003 celestial events included a last look at Jupiter as an evening planet, a close view of Mars, and the Perseid meteor shower. In addition, three spacecraft were launched, which provided many opportunities to stay invovled with space and ast...