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Scope on Safety: Taking the "demon" out of demonstrations

When accidents occur, the administration usually responds by imposing a moratorium on demonstrations and lab activities. Imagine if authorities reacted in a similar manner in the real world. Airplanes would no longer fly and cars would no longer be d...

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Editor’s Roundtable: Woods full of wisdom

We should all strive to use the study of trees to elevate students’ feelings and attitudes and to create a sense of wonder, appreciation, and personal attachment. Two great American writers, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, exemplify th...

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Science Sampler: Hire a scientist

Hire a scientist is an activity that asks students to review the qualifications of a scientist who has applied for a job at a research facility. During this review, students learn about the scientist’s job skills, education, and work experience by ...

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After the Bell: Teaching observation—Gathering baseline data

The use of observation to gather baseline data to identify cycles or changes in the environment can provide long-term, meaningful learning activities. Changes in the environment provide students with the opportunity to obtain data to answer inquiry-b...