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Although the analemma derives from days when advances in technology meant building a more accurate sundial, the hands-on process of incrementally constructing a model of the analemma is still a worthwhile educational experience. It teaches science, p...
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After the Bell: Bridging the Knowledge Gap
Driving over bridges may be a daily activity for many of us. But, do we ever consider the scientific factors that keep bridges intact and functioning when we go over them? This article offers suggestions for how to begin a scientific exploration of b...
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Creative Writing and the Water Cycle
Creative writing provides one strategy for helping students combine their powers of imagination with their arsenal of knowledge. Teachers also can use creative writing exercises to assess student understanding of science content. Use the story, “Th...
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Exploring the Evolution of Plate Tectonics
Students often view science, especially Earth science, as being “set in stone.” They don’t realize that scientific theories are continually being developed, refined, and discarded as new information is discovered. The American Geological Instit...
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Assessing Student Participation in the Classroom
We know that students should participate constructively in the classroom. In fact, most of us probably agree that a significant portion of a student’s grade should come from his or her participation. However, like many teachers, you may find it dif...
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Scope on the Skies: A busy school year for spacecraft
This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. In this month’s issue learn about the busy year for spacecraft as well....
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Many of our nation’s health concerns affect our students in a personal way. For example, there are over 750,000 new cases of diabetes mellitus every year; chances are that some of your students have family members with diabetes. Why not examine the...