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Creating mathematical models using spreadsheets can help high school students learn at deep levels in both science and mathematics, and give teachers an excellent opportunity to integrate these two disciplines. The project described in this article i...

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From DNA to Disorder

The fact that one little letter out of three billion can really make a difference in the genetic makeup of an individual is often difficult for high school students to grasp. Molecular biology is a challenging topic to teach because students struggle...

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Idea Bank: Forensics on a Shoestring Budget

In recent years, forensic science has gained popularity thanks in part to high-profile court cases and television programs. Although the cost of forensic equipment and supplies may initially seem too expensive for the typical high school classroom, t...

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Reading Refreshment

Teaching allows us to be lifelong learners and the summer months provide the window of opportunity to catch up, reflect, and refresh. Did you realize that one of your best professional development options may just be a beach chair and a good book? Th...

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Ask the Experts -- Summer 2005

The questions presented in this month's Ask the Experts section include, Can a chemical equation have two correct ways to balance it? and Why is the first electron shell in atomic structure designated with "K" (K, L, M, N...) rather than "A"?...

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Editor's Corner: Reflection and Renewal

According to Field Editor, Steve Metz, science teachers know that the traditional time for reflection on the past year is more likely to come in July than in January. Since summer is the time for reflecting on past practices and planning in anticipat...

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The Marine Mammal Brain Game

Dolphins, manatees, and sea lions are all aquatic mammals but are not closely related taxonomically. All three species are marine mammals, meaning they spend part or all of their lives in the sea and contiguous bodies of water. In this unique standar...

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Career of the Month: An Interview with Aquaculture Veterinarian Roy P.E. Yanong

Did you know that fish have doctors too? Although this may sound "fishy", it's true! In this issue's Career of the Month column, you'll meet fish doctor Roy P.E. Yanong, an Aquaculture Veterinarian, and discover this intriguing career in the process....