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Science Sampler: Teaching cell anatomy with a fabric model
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One of the most important, yet difficult, life science concepts for students to grasp is that “all life functions of humans and other organisms are carried out by cells” (Lang 1991). Specifically, the function of…
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A Model of the INEEL Science and Engineering Expo for Middle Schools
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The Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) created a high-impact, inquiry-based science and engineering expo that engages students in learning and exploring science, mathematics, engineering,…
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The Moon Also Rises: Investigating celestial motion models
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Investigating celestial motion models is the focus of this Earth-Moon-Sun (EMS) astronomy unit. The model involves relevant motions of these objects that can be used to explain Earth-based astronomical phenomena—day and…
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Inductive and Deductive Science Thinking: A Model for Lesson Development
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Middle school students make great learning gains when they participate in lessons that invite them to practice their developing scientific reasoning skills; however, designing developmentally appropriate, clear, and…
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Modeling the Research Process: Alternative Approaches to Teaching Undergraduates
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An Introduction to Research course was modified to better teach the process of scientific inquiry to students who were not engaged in research projects. Students completed several tasks involved in research projects,…
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Using a Desktop Explosive Volcano Model to Explore Eruptions
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This article describes how to build a model that simulates the volcanic eruptions on the Hawaiian Islands.
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Particle Physics Primer: Explaining the Standard Model of matter
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For the past 35 years, scientists have developed a more basic model of the universe—the Standard Model—that specifically addresses the age-old question, "What is the world made of?" The Standard Model of matter provides…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Moon Phases and Models
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From the time they are very young, children are naturally curious about the Moon. They may wonder about the different shapes of the Moon when they look up at the night sky. In this month’s primary lesson, students…
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Astronomical Scale of Stellar Distances Using 3-D Models
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One of the largest challenges of teaching astronomy is bringing the infinite scale of the universe into the four walls of a classroom. However, concepts of astronomy are often the most interesting to students. This…