Water Is All Around You

Journal Article | September 2002

Celebrate Earth Science Week with an exploration of the water cycle and our planet's limited liquid assets. This article, and the poster from the American Geological Institute, supports the theme—Water Is All Around Us…

Cold Water, Warm Ice?

Journal Article | April 2012

This article describes engaging students in two simple observations to address the concepts of changes of states, heat, temperature, and molecular potential and kinetic energy.

Launch Excitement with Water Rockets

Journal Article | September 2007

Explosions and fires—these are what many students are waiting for in science classes. And when they do occur, students pay attention. While we can’t entertain our students with continual mayhem, we can catch their…

The Early Years: Water Works

Journal Article | June 2007

“You worked hard digging that hole,” “You really had to work to push that wagon,” and “Climbing on the monkey bars is hard work,” are phrases commonly heard on the playground. Children love to try difficult physical…

Healthy Water, Healthy People

Journal Article | August 2002

Learn to differentiate between accuracy and precision with this data-collection activity from the Healthy Water, Healthy People Water Quality Educators Guide.

Safer Science: Safety in Uncharted Waters

Journal Article | December 2011

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the safety of on- and off-campus independent study programs.