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This article describes how geologists investigate groundwater flow systems in areas of karst topography—geologic formations shaped by dissolving bedrock—and provides a way for students to replicate this research. Students also use electric curren...
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Safer Science: Lab Safety—A Shared Responsibility
This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses responsibility for lab safety being in the hands of both the teacher preparatory institution and the school district....
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Editor's Corner: Dynamic Earth
The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....
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Students use hair color to make a clear connection between genotype and phenotype. ...
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Career of the Month: Physician Assistant
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue we learn about one physician assistant's experiences....
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Inside the Science Fair: The Judge's Perspective
Science fair judges provide secrets to a successful science fair. These insights can help inform both science research programs and student performance at all levels of science fair competition....
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Idea Bank: Fruits and Soft Drinks in the Lab
The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank discusses an exercise that adds excitement and depth to the typical acid-base lab by using fruits and soft drinks as the acids....
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This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes the job of a mechanical engineer....
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The Science Fair: A New Look at an Old Tradition
This article uses the term science fair for projects and programs that give students authentic and personal experiences in doing science (this can include expositions, olympiads, and other design competitions). The author presents some reflections on...
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What Students Really Think About Doing Research
This article shares student perspectives on authentic research projects. This qualitative study followed 14 students through a local science and engineering fair project to gain information about their thoughts about research....
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The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....