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The law of conservation of mass can be counterintuitive for most students because they often think the mass of a substance is related to its physical ...
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"New Science" and Societal Issues
As a “new science,” nanotechnology has brought many nanoscale-based applications to the forefront of society. This article describes one such app...
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Career of the Month: An Interview With Science Writer Tina Saey
The term science writer describes a range of careers. Some science writers author books. Others work for colleges, universities, or businesses and com...
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Labels such as “low-fat” and “trans-fat free” are seen on food products everywhere, and yet most of my students do not know what these terms r...
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Editor’s Corner: Science in Society
There are many important reasons for students to learn science. It prepares them, as the next generation of workers, for careers in the ever-expanding...
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Socratic Seminars in Science Class
Discussions are important classroom tools—and those that focus on science in society have the potential to interest and engage students. However, a ...
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The Prepared Practitioner: Historical Perspectives
In the June 2009 issue of Phi Delta Kappan, author Noah Feinstein argues that a discrepancy exists between society’s stated goal—that science educ...
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Idea Bank: Wiffle Ball Physics
Projectile motion, a cornerstone topic of introductory physics, is usually a student’s first exposure to the problem-solving techniques used in this...
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What causes diabetes, and how does it affect a person’s health?...
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Safer Science: EMFs: Pulling the Plug!
Over the past decade, many headlines have noted the potential dangers of extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic field (EMFs) exposures—especi...
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While not organic in nature, quick-“growing” artificial membranes can be a profound visual aid when teaching students about cellular processes and...
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In this unit, each student calculates his or her own ecological footprint as the basis for becoming more environmentally friendly. Over two weeks, stu...
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The Science Behind Nanosunscreens
In this article, the authors provide a brief overview of the emerging field of nanoscience and why it is an important area of education. They next exp...