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  • Science 101: Why are there so many different models of light?

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    Is light a ray, a wave, or a particle? Yes, yes, and yes. An article in this issue (“The Benefits of Scientific Modeling,” p. 40) discusses the process of scientific modeling, and light is a great example of how…

  • Lights, Camera, Action . . . It’s <em>Science Friday</em>!

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    Science Friday’s motto “Making Science User-Friendly” was the authors’ inspiration, as was its format for a segment on the morning broadcast at Forest View Elementary School. Patterned after National Public Radio’s…

  • Teaching Through Trade Books: You Light Up My Life

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    This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue engages students in basic concepts related to light.

  • Light, Brain, and Action: An Introductory, Interdisciplinary Course on Optogenetics for Undergraduate Students

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    This article discusses a semester-long interdisciplinary science course using recently developed optogenetic technique as a main context. This technique provides an engaging modern context for studying and connecting…

  • Light

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    I put these resources together because they all involve learning about light and relate to each other. They are all "Nature of Light" articles. I think light is an interesting subject for students and it can relate to…

  • Light

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    This collection is filled with ideas and lessons on how to teach light to children

  • Light

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