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Using engineering design to connect classroom with community....
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12
Books published in 2015 selected by the National Science Teachers Association/Children’s Book Council Review Panel....
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What We Call Misconceptions May Be Necessary Stepping-Stones Toward Making Sense of the World
Have a sense-making conversation with your students to confront and correct their misconceptions....
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Editor's Corner: Write for the Science Teacher (part 2)
The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....
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Science 2.0: Mastering Scientific Practices With Technology, Part 2
This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue shows how technology can help students engage in three of the scientific practices described in the Next Generation Science Standards....
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The Green Room: The Top Five Environmental Stories of 2015
This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue discusses top environmental stories and where students can find sources for environmental news. Students can then be assigned reading from any of these si...
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Health Wise: Emotional Intelligence Is Important, Too
This Q&A style column provides up-to-date information on current health topics—helping students (and teachers) make healthy choices. This month’s issue discusses the relationship between emotional intelligence skills and success in school, career...
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Idea Bank: Using Earthquakes as "Teachable Moments"
The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank highlights the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) Education and Public Outreach program (EPO) and its development ...
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Career of the Month: Systems Engineer
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Anne O'Neil's career path to becoming a systems engineer....
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Safer Science: Safer Use of Toxic Chemicals
This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the use of moderately or highly toxic chemicals....