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Reading Aloud: A Springboard to Inquiry
We may assume that high school students are too “old” to enjoy simple, juvenile reading. But reading these simple books with students not only cap...
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The Prepared Practitioner: Ask Questions—and Listen!
As you enjoy your summer break, are you thinking about professional development—or spending time with friends and loved ones? How about combining th...
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What are the health risks of sun exposure—are there any benefits? Also, are some sunscreens better than others? ...
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Editor’s Corner: Closing the Gap With Summer Reading
Among the fascinating anecdotes Gladwell offers up in his recent book, Outliers (2008), is his description of research into the socioeconomic achievem...
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Safer Science: Overloading Science Labs
The current recession has brought about a wave of changes for all of us. In some school districts, boards of education are “renegotiating” areas o...
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PhUn Week: Understanding Physiology
Topics such as sports, exercise, health, and nutrition can make the science of physiology relevant and engaging for students. In addition, many lesson...
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A Virtual, Shoestring Vacation
If there is a discrepancy between the scope of your imagination and the depth of your bank account, this may be the ideal summer to stretch your horiz...
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Idea Bank: Start a Classroom Library!
In today’s classrooms—science and otherwise—all teachers are charged with helping students develop literacy skills. One effective method for sup...
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When describing activities in today’s K–12 science classrooms, the word inquiry often causes some confusion. As a result, many of us find ourselve...
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Career of the Month: An Interview With Biomedical Engineer William Ditto
Biomedical engineers combine biology, physics, medicine, math, communication, and engineering to solve medical and health-related problems. Through th...
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The start of a new school year is a challenging and exciting time for any teacher—and a time when beginning teachers particularly need our support. ...
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The number of MRSA cases per year is rising—especially during football season. Could you tell me more about MRSA and what is causing this rise? ...
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Storytelling is not just something experienced at bedtime, in the movies, or with friends. Rather, it is a way that knowledge has been transferred for...
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The University of Montana (UM)—Missoula has implemented a problem-based program in which students perform scientific research focused on indoor air ...