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Students use easy-to-obtain supplies and computer scratch paper to make their own paper. This papermaking activity, which is always popular with students, brings home the individual importance of recycling and its effect on the environment....
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Modeling Olympus Mons from the Earth
Compare mountains found on Earth and Mars by creating two-dimensional block models. Students will be amazed by the immensity of the sheild volcano Olympus Mons located on Mars....
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After the Bell: The wrap on raptors
Teachers and students can visit the Raptor Trust rehabilitation facility. either in person or via internet, to observe the captive birds....
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Middle school students are very interested in learning how their brains work. In this article, the authors share three activities that explore learning styles. Students take inkblot tests, answer a learning style questionnaire, and test their reactio...
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Science Sampler: Water, Water, Everywhere?
Many students assume that we have an unlimited supply of water available for human consumption. Through the following investigations, students will gain a better understanding of how much is actually available....
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Science Sampler: Name that Planet!
Wanted: Scientists interested in living in space. These words are the motivation behind this interdisciplinary Earth and space science mini-unit....
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The Cycles of Math and Science
Cycles are found throughout nature. In this article, the water cycle is used as an example to help students understand the relationships, patterns, and phenomena that repeat in both math and science....
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Science on the Web: Exploring Hurricane Data
For students to be scientifically literate, it is vital for them to establish connections between science in the classroom and in the world outside. In this guided online investigation, students work in groups to explore the development and progress ...
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 (Books published in 2001)
The books that appear in this annotated bibliography were selected as outstanding science trade books published in 2001. They are intended primarily for kindergarten through twelfth grade. They were selected by members of a book review panel appointe...
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Studying the brain and neurological disorders can enhance understanding, awareness, and tolerance in the classroom. Many popular movies that feature characters dealing with nuerological conditions like Alzheimer's disease, amnesia, brain injury, or m...
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A current events journal keeps students involved with the latest scientific news and helps develop their writing and analytical skills. Every week, students select a science article, summarize the article in their journals, and define new vocabulary....
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Current science can be made more relevant to students with teacher-guided discussions of science articles students have clipped from newspapers and magazines. This activity encourages active involvement with the material as students discover topics a...
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Cartoon and Bumper Sticker Science
Humor is one of the most profound and subtle tools used in influencing people’s attitudes. It is also an efficient and pleasant way to communicate information. Humor can be found in every type of media, including movies, plays, books, photographs, ...
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In this age of tabloid news and easy Internet access, students must be savvy information consumers. They need to be aware that not all the reports they see may be accurate or factual. It is, therefore, essential that students learn ways of analyzing ...
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Science Fiction and Science Education
Using science fiction films in the classroom can expose students to a wide variety of science topics. The films are particularly good for identifying student misconceptions, many of which are a product of these very films. A sample lesson using the m...