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Brain Busters, Mind Games, and Science Chats

In addition to encouraging critical-thinking skills, brain busters, mind games, and science chats help to establish an atmosphere of wonder, contemplation, and speculation. They can also shed light on students' learning styles; their penchant for “...

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Singing in the Choir

Teacher preparedness programs like those offered by NASA rely on the vocal cords of the “choir” to spread the word about the motivational benefits of participating in such programs. In addition to gaining creative ideas, curriculum materials, equ...

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Science Teacher as Student Abroad

The Summer Science Program at Bath University in England provides an intimate study of different approaches to teaching science; offers an informal and extended opportunity to work with educators from all over the United States, England, and many oth...

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Teacher Portfolios: Pathways to Teacher Empowerment

The process of creating teaching portfolios refines an individual’s professional and personal goals. Portfolios document teaching strengths and competencies, and clarify future goals and objectives for the educator (Hurst, Wilson, and Creamer, 1998...