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Design-Based Science: A problem-solving experiment compares different brands of batteries
Developing useful skills for a wide range of actual problem-solving situations involving science is one goal of design-based science. This article fea...
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12: Books Published in 2002
These books were selected by members of a book review panel appointed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and assembled in cooperation...
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By spiraling and varying the curriculum, teachers can structure lessons with the appropriate activities for each student. Three lesson plans centered ...
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The advancement of electric vehicle (EV) research is primarily due to increasing global concern over air pollution and greenhouse gases caused by vehi...
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The Gender Gap in Science Education: Strategies to encourage female participation in science
Educational practices promoting female participation in science can be used to help lessen the persistent gender gap in secondary science classrooms. ...
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Motivating Students to Read Physics Content
Projects using trade books encourage students to learn various physics concepts and understand technical reading material. They can both reinforce and...
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Careers in Science: An Interview with Forensics Technician Jason Birchfield
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue learn how Jason Birchfield became interested...
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A strong multicultural curriculum and instruction can make significant changes in motivating students in science and mathematics. In an effort to incr...
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Why is the Earth's core hot—is it still heating, or now cooling? Is there any evidence that all elements with an atomic number greater than lithium�...
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The Tools of Science: Using computer probeware to enhance students' laboratory experiences
Computer probeware enhances laboratories by allowing students to experience natural phenomena firsthand. In this article, the author describes ways in...
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Island Watershed Activity: Introducing students to watersheds and water quality
Before students can understand important water quality issues, they must learn about the existence and dynamics of watersheds. In this activity, stude...
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Adapting to the Environment: Helping students understand natural selection
A classroom activity based on the story of the peppered moth sheds light on natural selection. While the topic of evolution is often difficult to appr...
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The covering teacher's duty includes creating a successful classroom experience for a limited period or a one-time basis. Tips provided in this artic...