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The science education community has embraced no idea more widely than “inquiry,” or “inquiry-based instruction.” In fact, developing an inquiry-based science program is the central tenet of the National Science Education Standards (National R...
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Humble Advice for New Science Teachers
By understanding the relationship between practical knowledge and teaching techniques, new teachers can improve upon the learning experiences of students. The author shares approaches to teaching that she found effective in creating a meaningful scie...
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To help with unexpected moments in teaching science, the author put together a “recipe” for success. Professionalism and dedication are important ingredients in this recipe, as are enthusiasm and commitment to science teaching and learning. By us...
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Tap Into Informal Science Learning
As a new science teacher, you will no doubt encounter obstacles while preparing lessons and organizing activities. However, assistance in these areas is available from one source—informal science learning environments. Informal science learning env...
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Blast Off into Space Science with Fuses
Batteries and bulbs electrify middle school students. In fact, one of the most engaging activities in the authors’ classroom is building fuses. When it comes time for students to close the circuits and let the sparks fly, they really get excited! T...
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Blowing Bubbles: An Interdisciplinary Science and Mathematics Lab
Are you looking for an inexpensive, hands-on way to introduce the nature of molecules, surface tension, light waves, and color? How about blowing bubbles? Allowing middle school students to explore abstract mathematics and scientific concepts concret...
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Think about invertebrates for a minute. Do arthropods come to mind? The phylum Arthropoda is the most diverse of the invertebrates, spanning from horseshoe crabs to lobsters to insects. These organisms have in common their exoskeletons, segmented bod...
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Putting a Spring in Archimedes’ Step
As teachers with often limited resources, we are constantly looking for ways to promote serious science at low cost and with minimal equipment. This activity helps students to understand buoyancy and targets important science and math concepts while ...