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This article describes an online climate change curriculum that incorporates dynamic computer models that enable students to visualize the complex int...
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Editor's Corner: Systems Thinking
The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....
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Science 2.0: The Magic of Macrophotography
This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses a feature of the latest digital cameras: macrophotography....
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A Computer Story: Complexity From Simplicity
This article describes an activity in which students learn how complex outcomes can result from simple decisions. Participants encounter a broad range...
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In this article the authors describe how to help chemistry students develop a method to answer their own research question, called open inquiry, using...
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Health Wise: Fight Obesity in the Classroom
This column provides up-to-date information on current health topics—along with classroom activities that help students make healthy choices. This m...
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This article discusses four labs—centered on the science of heat transfer—that define the procedure, include meaningful scientific content, and as...
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Idea Bank: Adding Inquiry to Cookbook Labs
The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank presents a new approach to add inquir...
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A Virtual Tour of Plate Tectonics
This article describes how teachers can use Google Earth to support inquiry instruction in both general and Earth science classrooms....
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Safer Science: Chemical Spills: Absorbing Safety
This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses how the teacher should respond to ...
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The New Teacher's Toolbox: Back-to-School Dress for Success
This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue offers some tips on how to make that winning first impression o...
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Strengthening Science Departments
Learn how teachers and chairpersons can help their departments support best practices in science. ...