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Commentary: Enthusiasm is Contagious
An opinion piece about students learning more when they are excited about the topic, and educators teaching better when they teach about something the...
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Field Trip Preparation: Increasing student knowledge about matter and energy before a field trip
When student interest is waning toward the end of the school year a class field trip will catch their attention. In this article, activities and discu...
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Success with Investigations: Strategies for facilitating student science investigations
Classroom strategies for the teacher help strengthen student investigative skills and processes. In this article, the author discusses common weakness...
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Field Trips Online: Investigating water quality through the Internet
Alternatives to the traditional field trip exist. Teachers can supplement occasional field trips with Internet-based inquiry lessons to explore water ...
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Most editions of supermarket tabloids include "science-related" stories that make science teachers cringe. Find out how they present learning opportun...
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What is the color of blood inside the body? What are requirements regarding plumbing for a high school science lab? Find the answers to these questi...
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Commentary: Challenging Gifted Students
Gifted students in many states are not always provided the opportunity to take challenging advanced courses of study. Find out what steps the state of...
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Analyzing DNA in a High School Laboratory: Students study the genetics of sage grouse
Students learn a variety of scientific concepts while studying the genetics of sage grouse. In this project students learn that good science relies o...
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Challenging Students with Experiments: Incorporating scientific investigations in the busy classroom
Experimentation can be adapted for any science class and level. Incorporating authentic experimentation in the classroom supplements science curriculu...
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Careers in Science: An interview with Artificial Intelligence expert Ruth Aylett
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue features the field of Artificial Intelligence�...