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Of all the disciplines, mathematics would seem to be the easiest to connect with science. After all, mathematics is the “the language of science.” We already use math to analyze data and solve problems in science classes; efforts to intentionally...
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Idea Bank: Effective Data Representation
Science students often have a difficult time distinguishing between data collection and data representation and interpretation. It is important for students to understand that organizing data into a chart or graph can often lead to identifying relati...
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Because supplies are limited in many classrooms, opaque film canisters can be used in a number of scientific inquiry activities, including a “black box” activity and several activities on sinking and floating properties related to density and to ...
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A highly relevant topic for adolescents is the impact of drug abuse on the nervous system. Out of 49,300 U.S. secondary school students surveyed, half of them will have tried an illicit drug by the time they complete high school (Johnson et al. 2005)...
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In this month’s Ask the Experts column, the following questions are addressed: I’ve heard that the two sides of my brain are specialized for different tasks (language vs. reasoning, etc.). If I listen to a science lecture on my iPod using only on...
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From <em> Frustrating </em> Forgetfulness to <em> Fabulous </em> Forethought
Teens exhibit many types of behaviors—of both inattention and intense focus. From an adult’s perspective, one cannot help but wonder why this happens. Part of the answer lies in the neural restructuring of the adolescent brain. This article exami...
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Career of the Month: An interview with Clinical Neuropsychologist Deborah Attix
Neuroscience is a field dedicated to learning about the brain and nervous system, which can help us understand, prevent, and treat diseases and disorders such as Alzheimer’s, depression, and addiction. The vast scope of questions neuroscience is tr...
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Editor’s Corner: Brainy Science
Despite being a subject of intense interest and scrutiny for all of human history, many aspects of human brain function are still rather poorly understood. However, this is about to change rapidly, as modern imaging techniques create a revolution in ...