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Shrinking Science

Journal Article

Shrinking Science

Watch student interest grow as they shrink down everyday items in this study of thermoplastics. ...

Science on a Roll Part Two: How Many Sheets to Saturn?

Journal Article

Science on a Roll Part Two: How Many Sheets to Saturn?

Students gain a better appreciation for and understanding of the distances between the planets using a roll of toilet paper. This activity also integr...

After the Bell: Science of the symphony II: Sound intensity

Journal Article

After the Bell: Science of the symphony II: Sound intensity

The sounds that reach our ears when we listen to an orchestra performance are founded on scientific and mathematical principles. The science of sound ...

Tech Trek: Graphing calculators

Journal Article

Tech Trek: Graphing calculators

Middle school science curriculum should include explorations of statistics in real-world situations that require students to collect, organize, and re...

It's All the News: Critiquing Evidence and Claims

Journal Article

It's All the News: Critiquing Evidence and Claims

To develop their ability to critique scientific claims, students evaluate the science behind articles on a fictitious Internet tabloid. Students criti...

Slurper Balls

Journal Article

Slurper Balls

What are slurper balls? Slurper balls are a unique way to stimulate interest and develop science skills at the middle level. Teachers can enhance stud...

Tech Trek: Technology-based planetary exploration

Journal Article

Tech Trek: Technology-based planetary exploration

The lesson in this article is an example of how science educators can incorporate the Internet into the classroom....

Science Sampler: The atomic dating game

Journal Article

Science Sampler: The atomic dating game

This chemistry activity helps students visualize and understand how and why atoms combine. This concept is critical to a student's understanding of ch...

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