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Tried and True: Classroom Zoo: Practicing Ethical Research on Animals
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This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue discusses how to responsibly conduct scientific research.
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Bird's the Word: By raising chicks, students study animals in the laboratory
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Raising chicks is effective and efficient because the experiment is applied science in action, and the animals are ethically disposed of when the experiment is finished. This experiment provides ample opportunity for…
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Science 101: How do animals navigate during migration?
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Migrating animals do amazing things. Homing pigeons can find their way “home” across hundreds of miles; salmon return to their spawning location thousands of miles away; turtles travel over eight thousand miles to lay…
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What Can an Animal Do?: I Wonder Why (e-book)
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This lively book proves that an animal can do all kinds of things! It encourages children to notice the characteristics and behavior of a world of different creatures: from gnawing, swimming beavers to spinning,…
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Build-a-Brain Project: Students Design and Model the Brain of an Imaginary Animal
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The brain is a truly fascinating structure! Although the brain is a single organ, it is very complex and has several regions, each having a specific function. In this fun-filled, "minds-on" lesson, students learn about…
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Point of View: “Is a Bird an Animal?” The Necessity of Science Content Knowledge
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Teachers often see science as an important subject to teach, but they are often reluctant to teach science because they feel inadequately prepared or are unsure of their abilities (Atwater, Gardener, and Knight 1991;…
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Drawing on Student Understanding: Using illustrations to invoke deeper thinking about animals.
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Students spent a significant amount of time learning about insects, using art and drawing as tools to deepen their understanding. Using artistic expression enhances students' abilities to communicate science…
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